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2022 Paradise of Exiles

“A change of studio and a move to the country led me to be somewhat more reflective and introverted in these new paintings. The new space allowed me to sink into the work free of distractions and noise of the city.

At times the change felt a little isolating, but I soon found it was actually a Paradise of the exiled”

2022 Paradise of Exiles

“A change of studio and a move to the country led me to be somewhat more reflective and introverted in these new paintings. The new space allowed me to sink into the work free of distractions and noise of the city.

At times the change felt a little isolating, but I soon found it was actually a Paradise of the exiled”

Paradise of exiles

Paradise of exiles

167 x 122 cm

Hope on big island

Hope on big island

153 x 183cm

Exile or escape

Exile or escape

153 x 137cm

End of an endless era

End of an endless era

122 x 228 cm

Place for peacocks

Place for peacocks

122 x 102 cm

Planted by the waters

Planted by the waters

122 x 122 cm

The kingdom is within

The kingdom is within

153 x 137 cm

While in exile the sailor makes good the fortune

While in exile the sailor makes good the fortune

167 x 214 cm

Wreck of the Sailor

Wreck of the Sailor

137 x 137 cm

The gardener's night song

The gardener's night song

102 x 81 cm

Snakes and eagles

Snakes and eagles

102 x 102 cm

More than a conqueror

More than a conqueror

122 x 102 cm

Marksman in the making

Marksman in the making

102 x 102 cm

In the midst of a raging storm

In the midst of a raging storm

153 x 137 cm

Coming of the lighthorse

Coming of the lighthorse

102 x 81 cm

An island to herself

An island to herself

122 x 91.5 cm

View fullsize And so that’s a wrap. Appreciate all of the support and messages from everyone. This was the first exhibition that has come out of my new studio space and it was so lovely to see it all come together. Time for a rest.
View fullsize When I paint I move from one picture to another and so the show develops as a cohesive whole, I keep most works in front of me while I start a new one so see them all together. My hope for the exhibition is that people that love painting will be able
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View fullsize One of my favourite works in the exhibition 
“Place for Peacocks”, is a symbolic inference toward the idea of a couple striking out in the world of their making. The light in the paintings distance is a constant reminder that perhaps thei
View fullsize The mess and chaos of the studio with “end of an endless era” in the background. My brain skips from picture to picture on most days some of which yeh finished and end up in the show. “Paradise of Exiles” still on for the next
View fullsize Feeling the need for a rest this week after a massive year for me and my family.  To see this exhibition in person, all hanging  together is such an incredible moment for me. It’s only a short time each year that they are displayed and can be v
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View fullsize Studio shots and hair styles  through the years
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View fullsize Details details,lots of details in my current exhibition at @martinbrownecontemporary in Sydney until 30th November #artist #artistsoninstagram #artgallery #artlover #artlover
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View fullsize Appreciate everyone’s support for my latest show that opened today
After a year dealing with some painting injuries, it was so good to see them all together in the one place and celebrate the year that has been 
If you missed it. It’s on
View fullsize Opening drinks today 2-4pm @martinbrownecontemporary 
See you there