The Liminal State

I love owls and have been wanting to include these beautiful creatures into my paintings, so I took the opportunity with this one.

Owls have taken on different cultural meanings through the centuries, from wisdom and protection, to mystery and death. I will leave it up to you, as the viewer, to interpret the role of the owl in this particular setting.

This painting would also look great in a black or natural wood frame. This painting comes unframed but framing can be arranged through Bluethumb.

A matte varnish has been applied to this painting. (as I do for all of my paintings). I've tried my best to provide clear and accurate photos of this work, but please note that colour nuances may not be captured perfectly by digital media and vary from screen to screen.

More photos of this artwork available on my Instagram: @jhoannamonteart.

"The Liminal State" was included and on display at the Camberwell Art Show, in Kew, Victoria, from 4th - 12th July 2026.

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I create art as a hobby, both to completely disconnect from my corporate job and to reconnect with my inner child who loved to draw, design, imagine and make. I’m self-taught, with a love for the different modern western art movements that occurred between the late 1800s and in to the first half of the 20th century.

My intention when I paint is not to achieve realism, but to bring the viewer into the painting to experience a fleeting, yet common human feeling, thought or observation - a familiarity to remind us that we're not alone in our experiences. To express this, I like to play with colour and loose brushstrokes, and be open to a range of styles from landscapes and figurative paintings, to still lifes and abstraction.

After completing a Masters Degree in Art History in 2020 I realised that there are so many other kinds and styles of art that inspire me and for which I hope to continue studying and reflecting in my own practice. I aim to learn something new with everything I create, which is what motivates me to continue to make art.

You can find more on my Instagram @jhoannamonteart