Martin Sharp

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for the plays Young Mo, The Venetian Twins, and Kold Komfort Kaffee. Sharp’s rendering of the “Mo” face became the symbol of the Nimrod Theatre; and one of his best known images. In this period he also designed the classic cover for Jeannie Lewis’ debut album Free Fall Through Featherless Flight (1974).

Martin has designed at least two posters for Australia’s premier contemporary circus, Circus Oz including the iconic ‘World Famous’/’Non-Stop Energy’ design.

Later interests

For the most of the 1970s and beyond, Sharp’s work and life was dominated by two major interestsydney’s Luna Park (located across the water from the Sharp’s home in Bellevue Hill) — and Tiny Tim.

Luna Park

Luna Park proved a bittersweet experience. Sharp was engaged as designer and artist to oversee the restoration of Luna Park, including a commission to renovate the

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