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60cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 3cm (D)

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Artwork Description

The nest stands empty. The young have flown. The pair remains—together again—sharing both joy and longing. This final painting reflects acceptance, love and fulfilment that endures beyond letting go.

"Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay." — The Dalai Lama

In this collection of five paintings, artist Priya Gore pays tribute to the common sparrow — a bird often overlooked, yet profoundly essential to life on Earth. Through the sparrow, the series speaks for all seemingly insignificant species whose quiet presence sustains ecological balance.

The work draws inspiration from a historical moment when sparrows were declared pests and systematically eradicated, triggering ecological collapse, crop devastation, and famine that claimed millions of human lives. This series stands as a gentle but powerful reminder: no life is insignificant.

Using a restrained palette and white floral species, Gore traces the cyclical journey of life—from union and creation to nurturing, release, and return. Each painting captures a phase of existence, celebrating its beauty, purpose, and interconnectedness. Created in her studio space in Da Nang, Vietnam this body of work marks a bold and intimate chapter in the artist’s practice—one of focus, courage, and deep ecological reverence.

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.

Commissions

PRIYA's studio is in Brisbane, QLD