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The Secret Keyhole

September 21, 2021 by lorenz Leave a Comment

The Secret Keyhole

The challenge for this art piece was fun and stretching.

It stretches back many years before the Covid era. I was in Rome catching up with friends, after being in Venice for Carnivale.

It was spring and as always Roma is full of surprises.

My friend, Maurizio, who has his own cucina in central Rome (and knows everyone), introduced me to a couple or art curators.

Arriving late into Roma I really thought I would be in bed at 9pm. Silly silly idea as Rome only comes to life after nightfall.

An adventure unfolded.

We went off to an art exhibition opening at midnight!!!

It would never happen in Australia so you can imagine my intrigue, zest and adoration of all that is not inline with normal and routine.

Off a few of us go, exploring. Artists, real artists challenging the way we see the world and our beliefs. This is the tribe I want to play with.

Fast forward to a few months ago…

It is 2021

I am in Australia. My government has told me I can not travel. I can not leave my state, and if I dare to leave the country I may not get back in.

Australia has been likened to nazi Germany and I agree.

The atrocities, the militant control, the fines, the rations, the propaganda, the threats are appalling and in Australia are still 18 months in, and many are still blindsided.

People are told vaccinating will free up their options, let them keep their jobs, allow them to see dying relatives, but that changes every day.

Now compliant people are told you wasted your time, you gave up your health, now we want you to get MORE vaccinations. The state of safety is long gone in Australia.

So, I receive an email from my friend Carolina, would you like to be in this exhibition? We would love an international artist.

YESS!!!!! I say.

This helps me transcend the rubbish going on here.

The brief is:

T H E G O L D E N R A T I O A R TE X H I B I T I O N The international exhibition invites you to be inspired by the golden ratio, divine and mathematical representation of beauty, to challenge your creativity, emotions and soul. Encourages you to create your “Golden Masterpiece”, a fusion of your unique style and this universal canon. The collective therefore intends to celebrate the power of the creative and artistic act as a free interpretation and pure passionate choice, indelible to divine proportion.

I research Fibonacci, I study him, I listen to podcasts, I fall in-love.

I fall in love for those moments when mother nature commands all in the world – she knows…. She has been guiding us for years and she knows the rules.

Applying Fibonnaci sequence to my piece and thoughts, I recall a time when I was in Rome. The time in 2019. (I visit Rome regularly)

It was on this trip in 2019 and I was only in town for a few days that I discovered the Secret Keyhole.

I met up with a friend and he is passionate about Rome. Like most Romans.

“Have you ever seen the keyhole?” He asked. What keyhole? Where? I must go and find this secret keyhole.

The real tourism path of Rome lies in the alleys, in the stories, behind the keyholes.

He gives me the vague yet accurate directions.

“Go past circus maximus, up the hill, past the orange orchard, up the top of the hill you will find a big door. Look though the keyhole. Then you will see the answer.”

Off I went…. past circus maximus, up the hill, past the orange orchard and I did find a big door. When I looked through this door, I was overwhelmed with the silence and realisation.

This was the keyhole….

Lined up either side of the pathway were pine trees. As your eye looked beyond you could see in full view The Vatican.

Could this be so? So symmetrical. So perfect.

This is the story behind my painting. The acknowledgement to the Italian mathematicians who have helped us understand perfection and nature. This is for you Roma!

Tanti Baci, Sam xx

Filed Under: Art, Art locations, Australian artist, Blog Tagged With: art, art gallery, Australia, australian artist, my fun, samantha beau

D’arcy Doyle Art Prize 2021

June 28, 2021 by lorenz Leave a Comment

Witheren

The 16th d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards and Exhibition is on in Mudgeeraba 23rd June – 4th July and is set to draw through thousands of people.

The Landscape Art Awards were established to honour artist d’Arcy Doyle who passed away in 2001.

Committed to sport and renown for his murals, d’Arcy is a famous Australian artist who’s works included The Cricket Game, Hockey Players and Taking it Serious. All depicting typical and “quintessential” Aussie back yard sport which is the back bone of all Australian sport today.

The Cricket Game d’Arcy Doyle

After a successful life as an artist in Sydney, d’Arcy and his wife moved Mudgeeraba in the 1970s calling the Gold Coast home.

The annual exhibition is considered one of Australia’s premier art awards with the main landscape category offering a $10,000 first prize is supported by emerging artists, professional artists and those wanting a challenge. Other categories include Portraiture and Still Life.

Judges this year include Anthea Polson, Joel Rea and Sam Cretyon. All established and well revered for their contributions to Australian art. More on the judges here.

Selected artists, including the author of this piece, Samantha Beau, will be holding residencies over the 12 days. A residency gives the artist an opportunity to show case their works, talk with people and demonstrate their techniques. Sam’s residency is 130pm – 5pm on Saturday 3rd July. Be sure to pop by and say hello and watch Sam in action.

With over 500 works hung every year and $20,000 in the prize pool, this is an art show to explore and enjoy.

Opens 23rd June and finishes 4th July.

https://darcydoyleartawards.com.au/

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Filed Under: Art, Art Gallery, Art locations, art prizes, Art with a cause, Australian artist, Blog, Commission art, Competitions, exhibition, inspiration for art, Landscape, Landscapes, News Tagged With: art, art gallery, Australia, australian artist, my fun, samantha beau

Abstract Canvases

April 29, 2021 by lorenz Leave a Comment

Joie De Vivre #3

Beautiful childlike flowing and colourful art pieces are available at Samantha’s upcoming Meanwhile on the Border Art Exhibition.

There will be a few available. Commissions for this style and sizing starting at $3000 AUD per piece

Filed Under: Art, Art Gallery, Australian artist, Blog, Commission an artist, exhibition, inspiration for art, Water Colours Tagged With: art, Art Exhibition, art gallery, Australia, australian artist, Blank GC, emerging artist, Gold Coast, my fun, samantha beau

Monaco Yacht Show

April 2, 2021 by lorenz Leave a Comment

Beau Soleil

Monte Carlo is the main (and only) city within the Principality known as Monaco.

I have travelled their several times, three to the Monaco Yacht Show and another time just to visit and enjoy.

The French food, the lifestyle, the restaurants, the clubs, the views, the Cote D’Azure.. Monaco feels like my home away from home.

J’aime Monaco!

My typical day involves a little sleep in, a swim in the Cote d’azure, a visit to the Boulangerie to practice my broken French and grab a breakfast delight.

Then home to get ready for the day. Often passing by the markets, admiring flowers, chatting to people.

I take time to get ready for my brunch/lunch and usually settle at one of the many amazing restaurants having the plat du jour. Invariable it is amazing – a delicious entree, coiffed with a local Rose and a yummy main.

I love the food, wine and people and these are only some of the pieces I have done of my visits.

Filed Under: Art, Art Gallery, Australian artist, Blog Tagged With: art, art gallery, Australia, australian artist, samantha beau

Twin Fish Swimming

March 30, 2021 by lorenz Leave a Comment

Twin Fish Swimming

You know when you start seeing the same image often – well that was me with the twin fish.

A few weeks ago, I started seeing fish everywhere.

Possibly it is the Pisces connection as well.

Swimming in the ocean, on the wall and on dish plates.

This abstract is about two fish that are swimming in harmony exploring the world.

Oil on canvas

Pine float framed

53.5cm x 53.5cm

Filed Under: Art, Art Gallery, Australian artist, Blog, Commission art, Marine images, Marine life Tagged With: art, Australia, coast, drawings, original, Pisces, samantha beau

Harmony in the World

March 29, 2021 by lorenz Leave a Comment

Harmony in the World

Harmony in the world is about the face lifting of all things bygone.

This piece is a paint over of a semi-final making piece in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.

As with most things in life, a face lift was needed.

Under the inspiration of Kandinsky and the Fauves, Maree the Digger’s Wife is now in harmony again.

Oil on canvas

White float framed

87 cm x 115.5cm

$3200 AUD

Filed Under: Art, Art Gallery, Australian artist, Blog, Commission an artist, Commission art, exhibition, inspiration for art, Water Colours Tagged With: art, art gallery, Australia, australian artist, Blank GC, Doug Moran Art Prizes, emerging artist, Gold Coast, my fun, National Portrait prize, samantha beau

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