Fortune Koi

"Fortune Koi" is an abstract meditation on movement, chance, and quiet resilience. Inspired by an encounter with 'Robin Dawson’s discarded works left at the roadside', this painting transforms the idea of abandonment into renewal. What was once overlooked becomes a source of momentum.

Swirling gestures in deep blues form a fluid, almost cosmic field, while arcs of gold and green emerge like koi in motion, circling, rising, dissolving, and reappearing. The koi are not rendered literally; instead, they exist as energy traces, suggesting cycles of fortune, persistence, and return. Gold accents evoke prosperity and luck, while the constant motion reflects how fortune is never fixed, only passing through.

The influence of Dawson’s discarded works is felt not in imitation, but in spirit: the quiet defiance of creating value from what others have cast aside. *Fortune Koi* becomes a visual response to impermanence, asserting that beauty and meaning can surface anywhere, even at the roadside.

This work invites the viewer to see fortune not as possession, but as flow.

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I am a Melbourne-based contemporary artist working primarily with acrylic on canvas. I create colourful abstract and semi-figurative paintings that explore emotion, calm, and quiet joy through simplified forms, symbolic imagery, and intuitive mark-making.

My work is strongly guided by colour. I use soft yet vibrant palettes, layered textures, and gentle distortion to create pieces that feel expressive without being overwhelming. Animals, florals, and everyday objects often appear in my paintings, reflecting themes of fortune, resilience, and the beauty found in ordinary moments.

I paint with the intention of creating works that connect easily with viewers and sit naturally within modern living spaces. While decorative in nature, my paintings are grounded in thoughtful composition and emotional depth, allowing each piece to feel both playful and contemplative.

I primarily work in medium to large-scale formats, creating original, one-of-a-kind artworks designed to bring warmth, colour, and personality into a home or workspace.