Painting by Shane Bonsujet 322 Artworks Sold

Sola gratia

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

60cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 2cm (D)

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A$650

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Artwork Description

In Sola Gratia, grace is not distant or ethereal but rooted in the everyday—unexpected, defiant, and alive. The title, meaning “by grace alone”, anchors the work in a long tradition of reflection on what it means to endure, to be given more than we can earn, and to survive despite adversity.

The central vessel becomes both a container and a paradox: decorated with a fierce black dog yet blooming with cactus flowers, it speaks of resilience born in harsh conditions, beauty that insists on thriving where it should not. The small bird at its side and the solitary pink flower floating above extend the theme of grace as fragile but persistent—arriving quietly, almost unannounced.

Naïve in form but layered in symbolism, the work draws from the outsider traditions that shape my practice: bold outlines, direct storytelling, and imagery that bypasses convention to speak plainly. Grace here is not a lofty theological concept but something wild, fierce, and unexpected—emerging through thorns, defiance, and survival.

By grace alone: to bloom, to endure, to create.

Artist Bio

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.

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Shane's studio is in Melbourne