OUR LAND

I bought the original painting Darcy Doyle 'Budding Socceroos' at an op shop for $2

The original painting seems to me to give a glossed view of Australian outback, one I am sure other artists have also got frustrated with.

I painted over it, the painting itself is full of meaning behind is gold, the represent the gold rush and the damage it represents to the land. In the corner is in fluro pink a rifle representing the very real threat posed to the native people and wildlife by the settlers. I represent aboriginal iconography and animals and plants in ochre to show thousands of years of native settlement underneath the land. There is a tractor and its impact on the land and finally a skinned rabbit hanging, showing the realities of rural life as it really is the damage of rabbits and of the animal itself and its own wellbeing as being introduced.

Its the first time I have started to really put some meaning in my paintings after a long time, it took a bit of time to think of the whole concept

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I’m Tim, a painter based in Newcastle, Australia, just north of Sydney. My work is driven by the joy of creating and the love of exploring ideas through paint. Most of my weekends are spent in the studio, experimenting with styles and techniques, while I work as a delivery driver during the week.

Over time, I’ve curated a collection of over 400 works, each representing a chapter in my artistic journey. My portfolio reflects the styles I’ve explored and the narratives I’ve pursued, from intimate, reflective pieces to larger, concept-driven works. Through my art, I aim to share both personal experiences and universal stories, inviting viewers to engage with each piece on its own terms.