Painting by PRIYA GORE 91 Artworks Sold

ALTHEUS

Acrylic, Canvas, Framed by Artist

105cm (W) x 125cm (H) x 5cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$7,200

Artwork Description

In this portrait, Altheus rises as the regal guardian of the rainforest—an embodiment of ancient power and quiet divinity. His obsidian plumage absorbs the forest’s shadows, yet a subtle iridescence suggests hidden galaxies within his feathers. His gaze is steady, wise, and sovereign, as though he has witnessed the birth of rivers and the first breath of wind.

Though fierce in presence, he radiates a profound serenity—an aura of restoration. Altheus is not merely a ruler; he is the rainforest’s pulse. In his quiet authority, storms soften, rivers find their paths, and the wounded earth mends beneath his unseen blessing.

He stands not as a bird, but as a myth—
the healer,
the wind-bearer,
the sovereign of rain and renewal.


The black cockatoo represents the power of spirit come into your life. It could be a strengthening of your own spirit and soul, or a celebration of any spirits or gods that you happen to believe in. Black cockatoo energy tends to be celebratory and can bring about empowerment, happiness and contentment.
This piece is unique in the truest sense for a contemporary art collector with the usage of the best material possible.
Priya Gore's art is collected across the world by investment collectors with high value appreciation every year. Priya has a unique record where her art has never been returned after purchase by an art collector.
This painting is framed with beautiful Tasmanian oak and is ready to hang with a certificate of authenticity.
The highest quality acrylic paints available in Australia and internationally are used which are Golden Acrylic paints.
This painting is varnished in gloss finish for the best possible look and protection to be able to pass down to generations.
This artwork is framed with a beautiful Tasmanian Oak timber floating frame.

Artist Bio

Step into the enchanting world of Priya Gore, where the extraordinary comes to life on canvas through animated depictions of birds and wildlife. Her paintings are a breathtaking symphony of color, vibrating with energy. Priya’s process of painting is like a joyous dance, each lyrical movement breathes life into the birds that are often the subject of her art.

Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of the Australian wilderness, from tropical rainforests to diverse wildlife, Priya's heart carries the love for her homeland. As a slow-madic artist, she travels the globe with her family, viewing each journey as a source of inspiration. For Priya, the exploration of new cultures, art, history, and forging genuine connections with people enriches her artistic practice.

Believing that global unity, empathy, and peace are vital lessons, Priya sees her travels and varied residencies as integral to her daughter's education. Recent months spent on the islands of Bali and Java have left an indelible mark on her mind and soul, influencing the art that is unfolding from her easel.

Using the highest quality acrylic paints on premium canvas, Priya ensures the archival quality of her original paintings. When you gaze upon Priya Gore's magnificent creations, you can almost envision her before the canvas—brush in hand, applying each stroke with a graceful, flowing gesture, infusing her art with A Dash of Wilderness.

In 2023, Priya achieved recognition as a finalist in the David Shephard Wildlife Foundation's Wildlife Artist of the Year competition. Her presence in London's Mall Galleries during September showcased the finalist piece "Love. Light. Wren.," which claimed the third-place People's Choice Award among 125 artworks from around the globe. Priya's art, highly coveted, graces both private and public collections worldwide—Australia, USA, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and Brunei, among others.