A 'Rearer' Perspective

Perspective can be an interesting dichotomy. It helps to view from all sides, 'butt' in particular just to step back behind ourselves, and as an observer consider a moment. To look at where we are now, and then look for a longer, better picture, if indeed one exists.
Conversely it's easy to view things in the here and now in a rush for a vague destination of success, head down chewing away, busy doing the things and the stuff as fast as possible, psychologically immoveable, visually restrained and just do what we've always done, because, well, that is what we've always done.
The former concept - watching ourselves and planning a path - is a 'rearer' (rarer) perspective, probably because initially it's a little slower and we don't look as busy, and well if we stop for long enough we might be embarrassed to find we're actually staring at a horse's arse 😁

I hope you enjoy this piece 😍. It was super fun to paint.

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Collected both nationally and internationally New Zealand born Australian based multi award-winning artist Jo S. Stacey has work held in private collections in six countries across the globe. Her work has also been leased privately to help showcase multi-million dollar properties here in Australia. In 2023 her piece "Three Clydes" won best in show (AU$1,000) at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, and "Not Through Me" won the figurative section (AU$2,000). This year her work "Behind These Eyes" won best in show at the 1770 Art Show judged by Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Assistant Director Tarragh Cunningham (AU$5,000).
Jo is faith driven with a passion for life and is inspired by simple moments in time that present themselves to us at any given moment. These brushes with life often feel magical or profound, and yet appear in seemingly ordinary environments to the watchful eye and waiting spirit. Sometimes they materialise in the back garden, a street corner, down at the beach while riding the horse, in our dreams or even in a conversation. These moments and conversations often feature in her work. We hope you enjoy.