Hypolimnas Bolina - Blue Moon

Acrylic and varnish built up on an old antique canvas. Framed with back ready to hang.
Inspired by the Monarch Butterflies on another canvas, a teacher at school asked to paint The Moon Butterfly. She thought the blue would look good against the yellow and orange of the sunflowers.
There is a thick built-up texture that makes the scene look somewhat 3D.

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Jo is the founder of True Gusto, an artistic enterprise specialising in creating historical murals and picture books that celebrate regional heritage, particularly focusing on areas such as Lightning Ridge, through Cunnamulla, to Yowah’s opal industry.
Through rich visual storytelling, Jo brings regional histories to life, fostering cultural preservation and community identity. Through her collaborative, research-driven practice, Jo transforms public spaces into dynamic educational platforms that empower communities across generations.
The story can be as simple as capturing the love between a man and his animal or as complex as reimagining the complex personality of historical figures such as the Eulo Queen and the even more complicated people who record their lives, like Hugh Sawrey.
If you would like to read articles about these themes on Medium https://medium.com/@jo_78184