When We Were One (Divine Love Union)

“When We Were One”, by Sydney intuitive artist Leni Kae, is a visual voyage into our connected existence. Imagery of a masculine and feminine body float within a womb of thoughts and dreams - an expression of being birthed together. There is a portraiture reference to the Divine Feminine spirit of Aphrodite and a Divine Masculine energy of Adonis; a story connected deeply to the artist’s own Greek heritage. Through this artwork, the artist touches on concepts of Spiritual Unity, Divine Love, soul mates and connectedness.

“Often as humans we are instilled with a belief that our existence and experiences are individual and isolated, which can translate to emotional or spiritual disconnection. Here, I wanted to shine a light on the commonalities of our experiences from the moment we are born; connected in our experience of growth, thought, emotion, dream, energy. They are shared and rippled all around us. Acknowledging this connectedness is not just important for our own health and personal development, but vital for the health and spiritual growth of the collective.” - Leni Kae (c) @LeniKae

This artwork is from Leni Kae’s new series “Awakenings” officially launching September 2023.***This Artwork was a Finalist in the Whitewall Art Prize and in exhibition.***
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Leni Kae is a Sydney-based Australian artist and author whose work explores the relationship between nature, symbolism, perception, and inner awareness.
Her work spans expressive bird and Animal Spirit paintings, abstract landscape art, Greek mythology inspired art and contemporary symbolic works created through layered acrylic, watercolour, ink, and mixed media. Using fluid movement, luminous colour, and intuitive mark-making, her paintings investigate themes of awareness, connection, atmosphere, and inner experience.
Alongside her studio practice, Leni also creates books and immersive creative works that bridge visual art, storytelling, and reflection.

Leni Kae’s work has been a finalist in numerous Australian art prizes, including Du Reitz Art Awads 2025, Lake Art Prize 2022, Heysen Prize for Landscape 2020, Mandorla Art Awards 2020,




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Artist website www.lenikae.com.au