Invidia ad Gratiam

Invidia ad Gratiam by Anthony Pieters - This original artwork is apart of the collection ‘Divine Suffering’. ⁠

Anthony believes that suffering can serve as a process of transformation. It can renew and refine us. When materialism fails us, hardships bring us closer to our spirituality, which sustains us for our time on this earth.

The works have been inspired by the metamorphosis of caterpillars to butterflies. The armour that the subject wears is a reference to a chrysalis of the caterpillar. Although it is used at protection, eventually the chrysalis will soften so a new being can emerge.

Anthony hopes that each artwork from this collection provides diverse interpretations for the viewer.

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Created by Gold Coast artist Anthony Pieters, Artem Patet is a collection of textured artworks inspired by areal views of the Australian landscape. By using a pallet knife, thick layers of paint are shaped to mimic the patterns of water, sand and rocks.

Some areas in these paintings are also mixed with sand to create rough textures, while smother textures are achieved with paint and a thickener.

Although the artworks may seem understated from a distance, when you look closer, you see all the intricate details. You may even be tempted to touch the smooth ripples or the rough surfaces! The pieces are meant to be interactive and responsive to the space.