Hopeless romantic

This self portrait explores the vulnerability and inner conflict I have as an artist hoping to win an art prize. It’s titled ‘hopeless romantic’, as I see the process of trying to win an art prize much similar to that of putting myself out there hoping to fall in love. In one hand I’m holding a rose, dressed to impress and hoping I’m good enough. And in the other hand I’m holding a note with the truth, that ultimately I am looking for love in all the wrong places because the only person that needs to love me is me. The butterflies and stars that appear in my works are also symbolic of growth and being a dreamer, which i feel are very important to managing rejection but also being relentless in pursuit.

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Shane Bonsujet is a visual artist based and working out of his studio in Melbourne.

Shanes art often draws on lived experiences and memories that explore themes of psychology, growth, empowerment and discovery forming a deep connection with viewers.

Emotive, expressive, intuitive and playful, Shane's paintings are inspired by many influences such as the natural world, existentialism and philosophy that create a balance and duality between depth in concept and naïve appearance. Bold colours and expressive brushwork create an open dancefloor for curious mark making, naïve characters, patterns, symbols and motifs that balance abstraction and various other styles and references.

Shanes paintings are held in public and private collections all over the country and internationally, and has been a finalist in various notable art prizes and exhibited in several exhibitions, group shows and art fairs.