Rebellion

"Rebellion" is the third captivating piece in the artist's latest abstract series titled "Individual." This series explores the fundamental human experience of conforming to societal norms, the disruption of major life events on one's sense of self, and the ultimate act of rebellion against expectations.

"Rebellion" follows "Conformity," which delves into the inner struggle between authenticity and societal conformity, and "Disruption," which delves into the impact of life-changing events on one's identity and perspective. "Rebellion" represents the bold defiance of prescribed roles and expectations, celebrating individuality and the ever-evolving self.

The painting boasts a vibrant colour palette featuring rich dark and light blues, greens, oranges, earthy yellows, and teal, accentuated by metallic bronze and gold highlights. The washed blue background and sides create a harmonious backdrop for the dynamic composition.

Measuring 50.8 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm, this professional acrylic on canvas piece is a striking addition to any art collection. It comes triple glazed and is ready to hang. Furthermore, the artist has thoughtfully added a horizontal wire for flexible display options, allowing you to choose the orientation that best suits your space.

This artwork encapsulates the spirit of individuality and self-expression, making it a compelling choice for art enthusiasts looking to celebrate the beauty of rebellion and personal growth.

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I am intrigued by the beauty in all things – I strive to notice it wherever possible – I want to capture moments and seal them in time for all to enjoy.
 
I love how colour and light dances on ordinary objects, making the everyday - extraordinary.
 
I am student of art and I hope to be for the rest of my life but I went through a decade-long period without creating.  I tried my hand at a few things, but it wasn’t until the birth of my children and the Pandemic that my passion for painting was rekindled. I’ve promised to never stop creating again – prioritising art in my life, time in my studio, and adventures that inspires.

Landscapes – natural and man-made, are my passion. I’m fascinated with architecture, evolving skylines and natural country. The juxtaposition of orthogonal vs. fractal – challenges me to grow and advance.
 
Palette knives give me freedom from perfection. My heavily textured pieces are achieved by adding gel-medium to my acrylic paints creating thick and rich effects and giving life to my paintings.

I explore themes of creation and destruction, man vs nature. This idea is emerging in my piece “Progress” where I muted the background structures - Questioning if the building of a new and beautiful bridge to a casino is a symbol of Brisbane’s progress or just an example of more corporate greed?

Our society seems to be obsessed with the idea that things have to be shifting for there to be improvement. I want my work to represent the contrasting Australia: from the beauty and serenity of the Australian bush; to the ever-expanding and changing Australian urban vistas; from my home in Brisbane to others which I maybe lucky enough to explore.