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Enchanted Light, Oil on Board, 48cm x 34cm | $400
"Enchanted Light" captures the transformative power of water as a metaphysical lens through which we view our surroundings. Painted during my travels on the east coast, this artwork explores the vibrant interplay of light and colour. Water refractions point to a mystical beauty that we perceive within the mundane.
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The Light Wraps You, Oil on Board, 48cm x 34cm | $400
"The Light Wraps You" delves into the metaphysical interplay of light and water, reflecting on how these elements alter our perception of the world. Created during my van travels, this piece invites viewers to see beyond the surface, contemplating a deeper truer reality beyond the veil.
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Delighted He Became, Oil on Board, 48cm x 34cm | $400
This is a portrait of my brother, a child of the 80s. “Delighted He Became” is a phrase from Rainbow Fish, as the fish realised the joy of sharing his rainbow scales.
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In A Flash, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
"In a Flash" embodies the fleeting yet profound metamorphosis of spirit, inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "That Nature is a Heraclitean Fire and of the comfort of the Resurrection." The painting melds vivid colors and fluid forms to visually narrate the transition from earthly turmoil to serene transcendence.
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Deep Down Things, Oil on Canvas, 122cm x 91cm | $2700
"Deep Down Things" visually echoes Gerard Manley Hopkins' exploration of the profound and often unseen depths of nature in "God’s Grandeur." This artwork delves into the intricate layers of existence with a mesmerizing array of blues that ripple across the canvas, capturing the mysterious and elemental beauty of the deep. The dynamic interplay of light and shadow invites a contemplation of the unseen depths within the natural and spiritual world.
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Of The Ponderous Sea, Oil on Linen, 122cm x 91cm | $2700
"Of The Ponderous Sea" captures the serene yet profound depth of the sea, inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins' "A Vision of the Mermaids." The artwork portrays a figure immersed in the tranquil abyss, with fluid brushstrokes that mimic the gentle flow of water. This piece reflects on the vastness and mystery of the natural world, inviting viewers to appreciate the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment.
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Sirens, Oil on Canvas, 145cm x 93cm | $3,300
“Sirens" explores the profound yet fragile interplay between the human form and the natural landscape. Depicting a nude figure against a backdrop of serene hills, the painting juxtaposes warm human tones against cool, distant earth hues, highlighting the disconnect between humanity and nature. This artwork, created for Ben Abraham's album "Sirens," mirrors the album’s themes of love, loss, and existential search, using expressive brushstrokes and horizon drips to evoke the emotional and environmental tumult that accompanies our detachment from the natural world, and the delight of reconnection.
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Silent Night, Oil on Board, 60cm Diameter | $800
"Silent Night" captures a tranquil portrait of introspection, enveloping a contemplative girl in soothing blues that evoke a deep sense of calm. This painting is a reflection on finding beauty in life’s quieter, darker moments, with the muted tones and gentle composition drawing viewers into a meditative state. Through this piece, I encourage a moment of pause to appreciate the serene, often overlooked aspects of our experiences
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The Baptist, Ceramic | $750
My first sculpture, inspired by Rodin's emotive style, captures John the Baptist's transcendent passage from death to life in clay ceramic. Imprisoned by King Herod Antipas for condemning his unlawful marriage, John's fate was sealed when Salome, prompted by her dance at Herod's banquet, requested his head on a platter. Bound by his promise, a reluctant Herod ordered the execution.
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So Sighs Deep, Oil on Canvas, 138cm x 120cm | $4100
"So Sighs Deep" portrays a figure in a moment of profound transition, encapsulated by the gentle yet powerful interplay of water around them. Inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins' "Ash-boughs," this painting captures the essence of both sinking and rising—symbolizing the delicate balance of life's fragility and renewal. The artwork invites viewers to reflect on the ephemerality and beauty inherent in moments of significant personal change.
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Long and Lovely, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
"Long and Lovely" celebrates the vibrant essence of nature through a vivid study of green foliage. This piece, the first in a series, captures the dynamic vitality and lush diversity of organic life, inviting viewers to delve into the deep, rich layers of the natural world. The artwork's intense colours and fluid forms echo the inherent beauty and complexity found in tropical Queensland.
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Lovely and Lush, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
"Lovely and Lush" extends a vibrant homage to the lushness of tropical flora, inspired by the vivid wallpaper of a Melbourne bar named Panama. As the second piece in a series studying green foliage, this painting delves deeper into the textural richness and vivid colour contrasts that define the vitality of organic life.
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Glory Of The Bright, Oil on Canvas, 60cm x 90cm | $1,400
"Glory of the Bright" is a vibrant self-portrait from my childhood, setting the stage for a series on family life in the 90s. It captures the playful spirit and vivid colours of youth, inviting viewers to reminisce about their own early adventures.
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The Wreckers Yard, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
"The Wreckers Yard" delves into the world of imagination and exploration, depicted through a vivid scene at a car wreckers yard. This artwork, part of an upcoming children's book collaboration, uses rich, evocative colors and dynamic scenes to captivate the curiosity and adventure inherent in childhood. It invites young readers to envision stories and adventures that spring from everyday surroundings.
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Gold Vermillion, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
"Gold Vermillion" captures the dual emotions of caution and delight, inspired by my niece's initial encounter with the sea. This artwork draws on the phrase from Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "The Windhover," which celebrates the rich, diverse splendor of nature. The use of vibrant golds and deep greens reflects the unique blend of sunlight and seawater, inviting viewers to revel in the fleeting, colorful moments of life and the youthful excitement of new experiences.
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Generations Have Trod, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
"Generations Have Trod" portrays a poignant moment of a young boy pausing in a vast, misty landscape, symbolizing the passage of time and the journey of life. This artwork, part of an ongoing children's book project, captures the reflective solitude of youth against the backdrop of nature's enduring expanse.
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It’s a Long Way - Sid, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
"It's a Long Way - Sid" captures the essence of a child's adventure through the Australian bush, drawing inspiration from Sydney Long's "Pan." This artwork is to be included in an upcoming children's book exploring Australian Birds. The play of light and the flight of lorikeets add a magical quality to the journey, inviting young readers to dive into the vividness of their imaginations.
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La Pieta and the Pitta, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
This artwork is from a children’s book collaboration that I am still developing. Children are on an adventure, through Australian bush. The composition draws on Michaleangelo’s La Pieta, which depicts Mary Holding Jesus’ lifeless body. The image captures a moment in the story when the children are filled with lifeless exhaustion, but the Pita bird urges them onward.
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Wonderer Above the Fog, Oil on Canvas, 102cm x 76cm | $1800
This artwork intertwines elements from Caspar David Friedrich's "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog" and Eugene von Guérard's views of Mount Kosciuszko, crafting a unique narrative set in the Australian bush. It depicts a child embarking on an adventure, framed by a dramatic backdrop that evokes the grandeur of Romanticism. The presence of laughing kookaburras enriching the scene with a sense of wonder and Australian familiarity.
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