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
Recently this year I traveled to Greece, the heart of civilisation (according to my close friend).
Most of my travels to Europe prior to this trip have been in Italy, France and Spain. Discovering Athens and the ancient civilisations of the Cyclads and Minoan was exciting and intriguing.
I was not prepared for the incredible art, sculpture and architecture.
I have written more about my travels in Greece on my travel blog here.
This blog is about a piece that I love. It is called The Dance of Man and is a light look at the evolution of man from the dawn of civilisation to now.
Whilst in Greece I became acutely aware of symbols and repetitive art themes.
Back in Australia I delved a little deeper and discover a woman called Genevieve Von Petzinger who specialises in cave symbols. In her TED talk she discusses the 32 symbols and their relevance in history.
I love this painting as it incorporates the old and the new. And the older I become, the more I realise there is no such thing as “new”.
Alice Springs – nestled in the middle of Australia is the palpable heart beat of the nation.
I had to enter the prestigious art prize, The Alice Prize.
This is my entry, Green Turtle.
It is a mix of pastels and varnish.
Height 40.5 cm x 51 cm.
Available for purchase at $650 AUD.
The art prize will be on show in Alice Springs at the Araluen Gallery from 28th April – 17th June 2018.
The Morris Art Prize is being held on the Gold Coast Sat 3rd – Sunday 4th March and Sat 10th – Sunday 11th March 2018.
The theme for the inaugural Prize is Brisbane to Byron.
A Gold Coast centric celebration of nature, culture, people and character of the region stretching from Brisbane in the North to Byron Bay in the South and the hinterland in the West. Relevance to theme with factor in the judging criteria.
This is my entry for 2018.
The title is Snapper Rocks.
Using a mixture of pastels, gouache, paints and laquer, I like the randomness and colours.
This part of coast is beautiful, panning back to Surfers Paradise.
The Gold Coast is a clean, friendly part of Australia where the hinterland meets the ocean. From whales in winter, to world class surfers in summer, the waters offer a magic play ground for animals and people.
I wanted to capture some of it’s beauty in my painting.