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Border Gate Cafe

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

60cm (W) x 30cm (H) x 2cm (D)

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Deb Rooney Verified artist
Adelaide
187 works sold

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A$400

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Arrives 20 to 22 Nov

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Artwork Description

The drive between Adelaide and Broken Hill is quite fascinating if you allow your mind to take you there. And the town of Cockburn is no exception as a must stop for those who seek the wonder of isolation in this once thriving town.
Funnily enough, I needed to stop for a toilet break only to find nothing was open. It felt like a ghost town with scattered empty buildings, old train relics and the Border Gate Cafe which was closed. As derelict and sad as it looked, it also felt beautiful and hauntingly colourful in a land so harsh and desolate.
So here's my colour and line version of the once popular Border Gate on the border of NSW and SA next to the Barrier Hwy. As is on a bright, sunny Autumn day... with no toilets!
PS:- apparently it's open so do pop in for a drink or that toilet break!

Artist Bio

Hello everyone!
I have travelled far and wide with my husband's work for 20 odd years to numerous states around Australia and twice to the USA. I suppose you can call me a defence spouse, Army style!
It was during a posting to the US where I became the 'accidental artist', painting local scenes around Leavenworth County, Kansas and selling my art through word of mouth! This crazy journey has inspired me to continue my love for painting scenes throughout Australia
I feel my artwork is, by virtue, the colours I see and the lines that define them. My art is bright, bold, joyful, unique depictions of life around me through numerous journeys I've encountered in a nature loving form. I draw inspiration from female artists in Maude Lewis, Georgia O'Keefe and Heather Brown who created their own distinct styles and a belief in themselves
For me and my art style, I seek collectors who dare to venture into bright pop/ naive/ contemporary art.
I focus mainly on acrylics and black markers using small to medium size canvas or acrylic paper. Certain picture frames are repurposed and matted with love to reduce the landfill we humans love to create.
I want my artwork to be different, a little obscure, very animated, yet recognisable to admire.
I hope to bring a visual flair to those who adore creative, quirky pieces that express pure joy and an illustrative love of life around us. Your blank wall or tiny computer nook may need a dose of gladness to brighten your

Thankyou so much for reading xx

PLEASE NOTE:- I damaged my non painting hand late August in a freak kitchen accident which required emergency surgery. I am now doing hand therapy with the possibility of another operation in due course.
That said, I'm not painting as much as I would love to but rest assured, I hope to do better in 2027. Thankyou all for your patience xx

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Deb's studio is in Adelaide