An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpreta… — shown in a room setting An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — artist's signature An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — edge view An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — detail An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — shown hanging
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An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation.
An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpreta… — shown in a room setting
An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation.
An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation.
An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — artist's signature
An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — edge view
An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — detail
An assembly of energetic characters, shapes, colours and forms that is open to personal interpretation. — shown hanging
Painting by Stefan Mager 505 Artworks Sold

About Loving and About Leaving

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

60cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 4cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$650

Artwork Description

About Loving and About Leaving captures the paradox of emotional opposites. The painting unfolds in vivid colours and shifting forms, where tenderness collides with absence and connection dissolves into separation. Its fantastic characters embody both embrace and release, holding the viewer in a suspended moment between intimacy and departure. The composition pulses with chaotic rhythms and stark contrasts, where nothing seems to make sense. Yet within the disorder lies a balance of openness and restraint, inviting reflection on the beauty and fragility of life itself.

Artist Bio
Photo of Stefan Mager
Stefan Mager 572 artworks | 322 Sold

I transform simple, unassuming materials into sculptures that engage the senses and stir curiosity. Inspired by the Japanese embrace of imperfection, transience, and incompleteness, my work seeks authenticity in form and feeling.

The vibrant subtropical landscape I call home infuses my pieces with colour and vitality. I aim for clarity and directness, creating works that are tactile, approachable, and quietly uplifting.

In a complex world, I value simplicity. My sculptures invite interaction, offering moments of connection and lightness. Each piece reflects my own creative path and is made to bring moments of joy to those who experience it.