A Cartographer of Australian Identity: The World of Rew Hanks Rew Hanks, a name synonymous with meticulous printmaking and profound historical inquiry, has quietly established himself as one of Australia’s most significant contemporary artists. Born in 1958 in Sydney, his journey hasn't been one of immediate acclaim but rather a steady accumulation of skill, research, and a deeply considered artistic vision. Hanks isn’t simply *depicting* history; he is excavating it, re-presenting it with a sly wit and an unwavering commitment to revealing the complexities often obscured by national narrati…