We Were Never in a Hurry

Mixed media on canvas in framed in Tasmanian Oak.

81 W x 101 H

We Were Never in a Hurry captures a quiet, stretched-out moment — two men sitting, smoking, drinking, pretending to fish. There’s no catch, no real urgency, just the low hum of time passing slowly. A golden dog watches on, unimpressed. A yellow star floats above like a lost badge of honour or a half-forgotten dream.

This painting draws on Frankowicz’s enduring fascination with fishermen — figures she returns to again and again for their stillness, their symbolism, and the nostalgic pull they hold. For her, they echo something deep and personal — a connection to Polish heritage, to early memories, to imagery that feels both grounded and dreamlike.

In true Frankowicz style, the work blends the everyday with the emotional, the low-key with the quietly iconic. It’s about companionship, boredom, ritual, and the beauty of doing nothing much at all.