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Chantal Kwast-Greff

Townsville, North Queensland, Australia

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Berlin, Germany. World War II.
The zookeeper's wife is Australian. Everybody, every person, every animal finds themselves prisoners a burning city in the middle the war. There is no food, not for the civilians nor for the prisoners of war, not even for the zoo residents. There is death. BERLIN BURNING is the representation of the depth of the horror there. The animals are prisoners in their cages. The smaller snake finds an egg - food - and, weak as she is, goes ahead gobbling it up. But the bigger snake will have nothing of this, he wants the egg, he eats the female snake. A heartbreak.

BERLIN BURNING aka as THE ZOOKEEPER'S WAR

By Chantal Kwast-Greff

91.5cm (W) x 45.5cm (H)

Oil

A$1,580

Silk and roses define the woman in the first panel. She is sophisticated, elegant, and smells of powder and perfume. Life is good, the cherubs sing the glory of youth and health. But the woman is also half bones and gloom because death is what happens eventually. Her angel wings will take her where she has to be. This painting works by itself, and it works coupled with the second panel presented in the pictures above (although the second panel works by itself independently also). FOR BETTER FOR WORSE is an allegory - sweet and sour - of life as it goes, for better and for worse.

FOR BETTER FOR WORSE

By Chantal Kwast-Greff

51cm (W) x 121cm (H)

Oil

A$1,860

This artwork functions on its own or as part of a diptych where the first panel is entitled FOR BETTER FOR WORSE represents beauty and youth flying high on the wings of angels and transmuting into death and bones. The second panel, RIDING INTO THE SUNSET, represents the way into the sunset where the cowboy / Don Quixote rides his skinny horse into the sunset, i.e. the West, the Unknown, Eternity. Don Quixote is not the typical cowboy though. He is not the saviour per se, nor the leader. But he is fun, adventurous and willing to try and discover what the future holds. He is the anchor the lady lady needs despite the fact that he is also a bit crazy, a bit naive, a bit deluded.

RIDING INTO THE SUNSET

By Chantal Kwast-Greff

51cm (W) x 121cm (H)

Oil

A$2,020

This is a portrait of a man and a hero. This man is exhausted but still radiates energy. He typifies the permanence and timelessness of what it its to be human as he stands up against the devastating breath of adversity, for the good of all. This painting is an organic and visceral rendering of the all-encompassing fury of the fires that every year engulf part of the country, and of the heart-wrenching fight against the elements. It has an iconic dimension, inspired by the history of our big country and the scars left on the individual psyche and the world as it is now, here. The fire-fighter here is an image of resilience and generosity and courage we can all be proud off and say thank you to.

Fire Fighter

By Chantal Kwast-Greff

101cm (W) x 101cm (H)

Oil

A$1,230

Malcolm Quinn

Hervey Bay

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Wicked

By Malcolm Quinn

61cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Acrylic

A$340

Whitestorm

By Malcolm Quinn

122cm (W) x 91cm (H)

Acrylic

A$600

Whirlpool

By Malcolm Quinn

91cm (W) x 91cm (H)

Acrylic

A$470

Wonka

By Malcolm Quinn

120cm (W) x 183cm (H)

Acrylic

A$1,110

Vicki Skehan

Brisbane

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Portrait in warm tones , serene.

"A Humble Monk"

By Vicki Skehan

35cm (W) x 47cm (H)

Pastel

A$400

Pastel portrait Terence McKenna under Mushroom Canopy

"Prophetic Reverie: Terence McKenna Beneath the Fungal Canopy"

By Vicki Skehan

50cm (W) x 62cm (H)

Pastel

A$550

Pastel abstract portrait, Paul Stamets.

"Whispers to the Mycelial Realm: Paul Stamets in Communion"

By Vicki Skehan

70cm (W) x 50cm (H)

Pastel

A$890

Mycelium on black radiating in all directions from central point.

"Nebulous Threads: Mycelium Symphony in Black"

By Vicki Skehan

101cm (W) x 101cm (H)

Acrylic

A$990

Nicole Slattery

Gold Coast

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Carnarvon's rough oceans

Blow Hole

By Nicole Slattery

61cm (W) x 51cm (H)

Oil

A$650

Hindmarsh Island where the Murray River meets the Sea.

Hindmarsh

By Nicole Slattery

61cm (W) x 51cm (H)

Oil

A$660

Otherworldly landscape of Coober Pedy

Opal Sands

By Nicole Slattery

76cm (W) x 51cm (H)

Oil

A$1,040

Sun going down on Lake Kununurra

Last Breath of Light

By Nicole Slattery

97.5cm (W) x 52cm (H)

Oil

A$1,420

Rhiannon Boundy

Brisbane

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Wavy

By Rhiannon Boundy

21cm (W) x 29.7cm (H)

Watercolour

A$110

Flower fancy

By Rhiannon Boundy

14.8cm (W) x 21cm (H)

Watercolour

A$90

Forest Night Sky

By Rhiannon Boundy

14cm (W) x 21cm (H)

Watercolour

A$120

Frog

By Rhiannon Boundy

14cm (W) x 21cm (H)

Watercolour

A$120

Queen Of Arts

Brisbane

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This artwork is titled “Orcastra” and features a striking mix of navy blue and gold on a white background. The painting has an abstract style, with organic lines of gold spread throughout, resembling veins or delicate pathways. These gold lines travel across the canvas, creating a sense of movement and connection. In several areas, there are large patches of navy blue, which blend and contrast with the gold.

Within the abstract forms, you can make out the shape of an orca’s tail, which appears to rise from the blue sections of the painting. The tail is not fully detailed but rather suggested by the shape and flow of the paint. The combination of the bold navy and shimmering gold brings to mind the ocean’s depth and the elegance of an orca moving through it. The use of white space provides a clean, open feeling, allowing the blue and gold to stand out even more, creating a dynamic and balanced composition.

Orcastra

By Queen Of Arts

103cm (W) x 103cm (H)

Acrylic

A$1,340

This artwork is titled “Dual Diagnosis” and is divided into two distinct sections. The top two-thirds of the canvas is white with black dots, and the bottom one-third is black with white dots. The dots in both sections are textured and spaced out, though they are not perfectly aligned. Some dots are slightly smudged or misaligned, creating small imperfections throughout the composition.

Across the white section, there’s a horizontal gold band that runs through the middle of the canvas. The gold band stands out because it is smooth and has no dots on it, providing a stark contrast to the areas above and below.

When viewed for an extended period, the pattern of dots creates an optical illusion effect, making the viewer feel as though the image is shifting or unsteady. This illusion, combined with the imperfections in the dots, symbolizes the duality of living with ADHD and Autism. The painting reflects the tension between the desire for routine, order, and perfection, and the reality of chaos, imperfection, and unpredictability. The use of black and white emphasizes contrast, while the gold band represents a point of balance.

Dual Diagnosis

By Queen Of Arts

104.5cm (W) x 104.5cm (H)

Acrylic

A$1,340

This abstract artwork, titled “Emerald Heart,” features a white background with bold splashes of emerald green and gold. Thin lines and splatters of gold stretch across the canvas, adding texture and a sense of movement. The emerald green areas are rich and vivid, and one of these shapes vaguely resembles an anatomical heart. The painting is centered around the theme of healing, inspired by the emerald stone’s association with the heart chakra, which is believed to promote emotional balance and openness. The gold elements, scattered throughout the piece, bring a warm, glowing energy that complements the soothing deep green tones.

Emerald Heart

By Queen Of Arts

103cm (W) x 103cm (H)

Acrylic

A$1,340

This minimalist artwork features a predominantly white canvas with textured patterns spread throughout. These textures create subtle variations in the surface, giving the piece a layered, tactile quality. In certain areas, gold peeks through the white, standing out against the otherwise muted background. The gold sections represent moments of enlightenment or clarity in life, catching the viewer’s attention. However, as you spend more time observing the piece, the textured white areas begin to reveal their own beauty and intricacy, encouraging viewers to notice the quiet, often overlooked details.

Enlightenment is temporary

By Queen Of Arts

60cm (W) x 90cm (H)

Mixed Media

A$1,250

Phoebe Bennett

Brisbane

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Landscape with pink rocks and a crashing wave in the foreground, mountains in the background.

Wollumbin #1

By Phoebe Bennett

25cm (W) x 25cm (H)

Watercolour

A$120

Abstract Australian floral pattern on a field of blue, red and pink

Abstract Florals #1

By Phoebe Bennett

25cm (W) x 25cm (H)

Acrylic

A$130

Aerial view of a black-tipped reef shark hunting a swirling school of colourful fish

Beautiful Hunter

By Phoebe Bennett

40cm (W) x 30cm (H)

Acrylic

A$170

A group of abstract star shapes within circles of pastel colours on a green and purple field

Starbursts

By Phoebe Bennett

20cm (W) x 20cm (H)

Acrylic

A$130

Jason Romer

Brisbane

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Sea Dream by Jason Romer - Willow charcoal on mid-weight paper, signed and dated.

Sea Dream

27.9cm (W) x 47cm (H)

Drawing

A$500

One of a series of smaller portraits, willow charcoal on mid-weight paper. A5 in size, perfect as an individual artwork and terrific as a series.

Constants

14.8cm (W) x 21cm (H)

Drawing

A$310

One of a series of smaller portraits, willow charcoal on mid-weight paper. A5 in size, perfect as an individual artwork and terrific as a series.

Cut the cloth

25cm (W) x 41cm (H)

Drawing

A$530

One of a series of smaller portraits, willow charcoal on mid-weight paper. A5 in size, perfect as an individual artwork and terrific as a series.

Warmth

14.8cm (W) x 21cm (H)

Drawing

A$310

Melanie Rule

Brisbane

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Solitary Beach

By Melanie Rule

40cm (W) x 50cm (H)

Acrylic

A$220

Graffiti Flamingo

By Melanie Rule

30cm (W) x 40cm (H)

Acrylic

A$270

Patchwork Florals

By Melanie Rule

30cm (W) x 40cm (H)

Acrylic

A$370

Freshwater Seahorses

By Melanie Rule

30cm (W) x 40cm (H)

Acrylic

A$400

Saar Koek

Queensland

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(CreativeWork) Red eyed frog by Saar Koek. Mixed Media. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Red eyed frog

91cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Mixed Media

A$830

(CreativeWork) Adventure awaits by Saar Koek. Mixed Media. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Adventure awaits

43cm (W) x 33cm (H)

Mixed Media

A$560

(CreativeWork) Connection tree by Saar Koek. Other Media. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Connection tree

54cm (W) x 32cm (H)

Other Media

A$2,630