This artwork was painted for the Brisbane Street Art Festival Short story written by Kiara Taylor Sweltering heat. Walking up the concrete brick overpass on Boundary Street. Standing on the bridge, peering down at your neighbourhood. Hungover and thirsty. Life buzzes underneath. West Enders in colourful clothing glow with sweat as they lug bags of produce from the Saturday markets. Couples holding hands, their voices echoing as they pass underneath the bridge. People dutifully picking up dog shit, juggling coffee cups as their dog pulls on their leash. This morning you wake up in a stranger's ..read more

Not to Scale is a public artwork made collaboratively on Mparntwe Country (Alice Springs) between Awabakal land (Newcastle) based artist Brontë Naylor and Meanjin (Brisbane) based artist Gus Eagleton. The artists acknowledge the impossibility of understanding the layered societal complexities of Mparntwe Country during a single experience. The artists sought to reflect their interpretation of the remote town in central Australia. The artwork, from left to right, shows three different experiences and interpretations of place on a progressive scale of connectedness. The viewer can observe the v ..read more

Evening Rain My Favourite time of the year in Queensland is October through February when evening storms become more frequent. Apart from the occasional damage that can occur, I like most the evening rain that sweeps through, cooling down the scorching summer heat. 'Evening Rain' captures that moment when the rain starts to fall, and you can feel the change in temperature and smell the water hitting the hot concrete. It's a scene that denies any chance of disaster or change, a scene where everything works out just fine as the rains roll through like they always have. While painting in Warwic ..read more

A collaboration with John Kaye The artist paints the subject in the studio. But what is depicted isn't a realistic rendition that society has come to admire. The admiration for skill and aesthetics is easily understood and relatable. Instead, the artist expresses his interpretation of the figure, delving into conceptual ideas informed by perspective/life experience and creative practice. The artist strives for new ideas and a deeper understanding of the meaning of life, thinking beyond two-dimensional creative craft practices ..read more

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ART There is no generally agreed definition of what constitutes art, and ideas have changed over time. The three classical branches of visual art are painting, sculpture, and architecture. Theatre, dance, and other performing arts, as well as literature, music, film and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of the arts. Until the 17th century, art referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences. In modern usage after the 17th century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, the fine arts are separated and disting ..read more

Self-Isolation Self-Isolation is a collaboration with Jordache. It looks at the distorted social media lens we use to evaluate one's happiness and success. The painting tries to capture a perfect selfie set for social media, misleading the viewer of the reality of the situation. In actuality, the image is captured during the COVID 19 Pandemic. In isolation, the figure wears one of her best dresses in the comfort of her home, unable to work, go out, and socialise. With poor lighting, not an ideal photography situation, the painting is manipulated to look beautifully elegant, although her futur ..read more

A collaboration with Fintan Magee This work explores the human connection to waterways within Beenleigh's geographic location. Beenleigh is wedged between the logan river to the North and the Albert river to the south. The artwork features two floating figures painted as a diptych on two tall pillar-like walls on the building, with the two painted walls representing the two rivers. Logan and Beenleigh's waterways are essential for our environment, economy and livelihoods. They have many functions, from reducing floods to producing clean water and food for domestic, industrial and agricultural ..read more

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A collaboration with Jordache French painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern painting. His work is regarded as post-impressionist and takes credit for inspiring innovative movements; Cubists, Fauves and successive generations of Avant-Garde and Abstract artists. This evolution is partly thanks to Cézanne's unique style and loyal insistence on upholding the integrity and uniqueness of painting as a medium. But this mindset isn't without its opponents. Critics and Artists have cried, 'painting is dead!' One of the first exa ..read more