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Stewart Shuker

West End

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Morning Rush" draws inspiration from a medley of global and cultural influences. The background is a rich, expressive homage to the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a textured and vibrant canvas that bursts with a raw energy akin to his famous neo-expressionist works. Abstract marks, cryptic symbols, and scrawled text create a complex tapestry that speaks to the layered, often chaotic urban experience.

Dominating the composition is the central figure of a scooter, its form a familiar sight on the streets of Asia, conveying the ubiquity and necessity of such transportation in daily city life. The scooter is depicted with a level of detail and affection, its bright yellow presence a beacon of motion and activity against the dense backdrop.

The sticker motif that adorns the scooter in the painting is a direct translation from a sticker seen on a friend's modified scooter, bringing a personal and authentic touch to the work. This element introduces a narrative of personalization and street culture, where vehicles become canvases for self-expression.

Overall, "Morning Rush" is a celebration of street aesthetics, drawing from the energy of Basquiat's artistic legacy, the cultural fabric of Asian cityscapes, and the personal narratives that emerge from subcultures of modification and customization. It's a dialogue between the personal and the public, the improvised and the crafted, played out on the canvas in vivid acrylic.

Morning Rush

Acrylic, 150cm (W) x 150cm (H)

A$1,600

Abstract forms resembling gears, chains, and other mechanical components are layered across the canvas, some smoothly blended with a palette knife, others sharply delineated with a paint pen, creating a varied texture that invites the viewer to a tactile experience. The word 'DEUS' is prominently displayed in the upper portion, its lettering styled to resonate with the mechanical theme. Darker sections at the bottom balance the composition, giving it a grounded feel, while dotted patterns throughout suggest a meticulous attention to detail, reminiscent of precision engineering.

Mechanical Divinity

Acrylic, 76cm (W) x 100cm (H)

A$640

Urban Aspiration" is a textured artwork on canvas, predominantly in shades of grey with a stark black image and vibrant pink text. The background is layered with grey paint that appears to run and drip down the canvas, creating a sense of movement and depth. Central to the piece is a meticulously hand-painted chimpanzee, its fur rendered in contrasting black and white, giving it a lifelike presence. The chimp is seated, holding a spray can directed towards the top of the canvas.

Above the chimpanzee, in large, expressive lettering, the phrase "#Follow Your Dreams" is sprayed in a bright pink hue. The paint for the lettering shows signs of running, contributing to the overall feeling of fluidity within the piece. Around the chimp and text, one can notice splatters and smaller symbols in the same grey as the background, giving the impression of a wall marked by time and various interactions.

The artwork evokes a gritty, urban atmosphere, blending the rawness of street art with a poignant message of ambition and hope. The contrast between the grey tones and the bright pink, along with the lifelike quality of the chimpanzee, creates a striking visual that is both compelling and accessible.

Urban Aspiration

Acrylic, 120cm (W) x 150cm (H)

A$1,800

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Imagine a canvas where the subtle cream background sets the stage for a striking juxtaposition of color and monochrome. At the center, a woman's face and upper torso are rendered in grayscale, her features defined with a blend of realism and stylized contours. Her eyes, highlighted with a thoughtful intensity, are framed by lush, oversized peonies that rest like a natural crown atop her head. These flowers, along with the bold, illustrative blossoms that float around her, are painted with vivid coral and cerulean hues. The artwork is laced with fine, red abstract lines that weave over and around her, creating an intimate yet expansive connection between the figure and the floral elements. This painting marries the intricacies of human emotion with the timeless elegance of nature's forms.

Blossoming Contemplation

Acrylic, 120cm (W) x 180cm (H)

A$1,800

Catherine Clark Dowden

Greenmount,near Mackay,North Queensland

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two horse riding polo players about to charge forward in the game.

Charge

Catherine Clark Dowden

Mixed Media, 101cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$2,760

Tussle

Catherine Clark Dowden

Mixed Media, 98cm (W) x 81cm (H)

A$1,730

Two horses at full gallop down the side line in a polo game.

The Chase

Catherine Clark Dowden

Mixed Media, 101cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$2,760

A polo pony and his rider are totally focused on the game in progress

Focused

Catherine Clark Dowden

Mixed Media, 101cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$2,760

Stephanie Laine Pickering

Mermaid Waters

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Clare Elizabeth

Chelmer

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(CreativeWork) Fluro Luna by Clare Elizabeth. Drawing. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Fluro Luna

Clare Elizabeth

Drawing, 68cm (W) x 98.5cm (H)

A$490

(CreativeWork) Blood Moon Luna by Clare Elizabeth. Drawing. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Blood Moon Luna

Clare Elizabeth

Drawing, 59.4cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$240

(CreativeWork) Blood Moon Luna by Clare Elizabeth. Drawing. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Blood Moon Luna

Clare Elizabeth

Drawing, 42cm (W) x 59.4cm (H)

A$240

Abstract artwork featuring yellow and green tones. Artwork inspired by sand dunes

Sand Dunes

Clare Elizabeth

Acrylic, 100cm (W) x 78cm (H)

A$580

Brian Hatch

Cleveland, Queensland

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(CreativeWork) FEATHERTAIL GLIDER Ed. 46 of 50 by Brian Hatch. Reproduction Print. Shop online at Bluethumb.

FEATHERTAIL GLIDER Ed. 46 of 50

Reproduction Print, 16cm (W) x 22cm (H)

A$200

(CreativeWork) FRILLED LIZARD Ed. 47 of 50 by Brian Hatch. Reproduction Print. Shop online at Bluethumb.

FRILLED LIZARD Ed. 47 of 50

Reproduction Print, 15cm (W) x 22cm (H)

A$200

(CreativeWork) CARLO SAND BLOW Ed. 7 of 9 by Brian Hatch. Reproduction Print. Shop online at Bluethumb.

CARLO SAND BLOW Ed. 7 of 9

Reproduction Print, 45cm (W) x 38cm (H)

A$450

(CreativeWork) KOALA Ed. 45 of 50 by Brian Hatch. Reproduction Print. Shop online at Bluethumb.

KOALA Ed. 45 of 50

Reproduction Print, 15cm (W) x 22cm (H)

A$200

Nora G

Queensland

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a bright pink and orange sky glow with tropical heat. Two mountain forms and a valley where a waterfall flows into a pool of water. A few palm trees grow around the waterhole.

The Waterhole

Acrylic, 25cm (W) x 20cm (H)

A$150

Collage of organic green and blue forms, representing bushes and trees with a leafless white Australian ghost gum tree. Full moon in the night sky.

Lunar Forest Ed. 1 of 30

Reproduction Print, 40cm (W) x 50cm (H)

A$450

Collage of organic ochre and blue forms, boulders and rocks around a lake with a leafless white Australian gum tree standing by the lake and reflected in the water

Above as Below Ed. 1 of 30

Reproduction Print, 50cm (W) x 50cm (H)

A$530

Collage of organic stone and blue forms, boulders and rocks around a lake or abstracted ocean aqua coloured organic form

Misty Sea Ed. 1 of 30

Reproduction Print, 50cm (W) x 70cm (H)

A$430

Heather Delaney

Scarborough Queensland

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(CreativeWork) Buderim Falls Ed. 2 of 200 by Heather Delaney. Reproduction Print. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Buderim Falls Ed. 2 of 200

Heather Delaney

Reproduction Print, 38cm (W) x 57cm (H)

A$320

Deep Dive

Heather Delaney

Ink, 4cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$860

Calmness on the canal with the moon mirrored in the tranquil waters of the early morning.

Mirror Moon

Heather Delaney

Watercolour, 64cm (W) x 83cm (H)

A$1,280

Macaw in a tropical paradise and purple orchid

Mountain Macaw

Heather Delaney

Ink, 56cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$910

Filomena Hart

Ipswich

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(CreativeWork) Misty Morning by Filomena Hart. Oil. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Misty Morning

Oil, 53cm (W) x 48cm (H)

A$210

Black Labrador relaxing on grass.

Laby

Pencil, 9cm (W) x 12cm (H)

A$150

The morning sun shining on the mountain and through the trees, reflections of the sunrise on the fog of the valley

Sunrise at Mt Maroon

Oil, 68.5cm (W) x 43cm (H)

A$400

Pink Flamingo Close up drawing

Flamingo

Pencil, 44cm (W) x 37cm (H)

A$190

Benjamin Johansen

Brisbane

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(CreativeWork) Jacaranda Swirl - Part 2 by Benjamin Johansen. Acrylic. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Jacaranda Swirl - Part 2

Benjamin Johansen

Acrylic, 20cm (W) x 40cm (H)

A$290

(CreativeWork) Nautilus Flora - Part 1 by Benjamin Johansen. Acrylic. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Nautilus Flora - Part 1

Benjamin Johansen

Acrylic, 36cm (W) x 46cm (H)

A$440

The Coast (Limited Ed. 1 of 50) Ed. 1 of 50

Benjamin Johansen

Reproduction Print, 120cm (W) x 80cm (H)

A$340

Nectar

Benjamin Johansen

Acrylic, 91cm (W) x 122cm (H)

A$2,890

Georgie Elliott

Georgie Elliott

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