Art4life

2011-12-04T16:22:00.001+10:30

My work "Chilling Out At Rundle Mall II" was awarded the Merit Award

at the RSASA Members' Summer Exhibition-"Too Hot To Handle", 4 Dec 2011 - 8 Jan 2012

2011-09-30T22:40:00.010+09:30

One of my Spring holiday art workshops at Carclew was filmed by Channel 10 :"Totally Wild", Australia children's program.

"Totally Wild" reporter, Kayla Banfiled & her batik design

Students' amazing colourful Batik designs

2011-08-10T12:32:00.010+09:30

I’m so happy as one of the winners of 2011 SALA StatewideSuper Artist/s Opportunity Award. The Award asked artists to depict something uniquely South Australian. The winning entries will subsequently feature in StatewideSuper’s promotional literature, including newsletters, member updates, Annual Reports and the website.

Gallery : SALA Winners 2011

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/galleries/gallery-e6frechc-1226111858913

2011-05-29T21:49:00.010+09:30

Pleasant surprises at the New Members Exhibition "Introducing....."

organised by the Royal South Australian Society of Arts Inc.

Exhibition dates:22 May - 12 June 2011

at RSASA Gallery, Level 1, Institute Building, Cnr North Terrace & Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.

"Encouragement Award" for my Old World Charm Series, 2011

Awarded the "Merit Award" at the New Members Exhibition"Introducing...."

organised by the Royal South Australian Society of Arts Inc.

2011-03-06T18:09:00.014+10:30

Living in Adelaide since May 2010 has given me an opportunity to further expand my perspective of different peoples, their unique culture and culinary passion. As such my new works are influenced by and infused with Adelaide's sights, smells, feel and unique street culture.

As a food lover who firmly believe great food must be paired with great company, the Adelaide Central Market, it's numerous cafes and restaurants, speciality shops have naturally inspired in my latest works.

“I enjoy shopping in Central Market where I regularly have a cuppa with family and friends.

Being a cultural melting pot that reflects our diverse society where shoppers can explore and literally taste the various produce from so many cultures. The vibrant colours of fresh produce, vegetables and fruits mingled with their equally vibrant shop keepers makes Central Market a very unique, breathtaking and exciting experience for all! "

Fresh Veggies at Central Market I

Oil on linen

71 x 91 cm

Fresh Veggies at Central Market II

Acrylic on linen

50 x 60 cm

Aroma

Oil on linen

50 x 60 cm

Catching Up

Oil on linen

71 x 91 cm

Chilling out at Rundle mall

Oil on canvas

50 x 61 cm

Having A Sweet Time

Oil on canvas

50 x 61 cm

Chilling out at Central Market

Oil on linen

51 x 60 cm

At The Dumpling Shop

Oil on linen

71 x 91 cm

2010-08-13T18:48:00.015+09:30

Interesting printings by talented young artists

Fun times working as workshop tutor at the Autumn Holiday Program:

"Make Your Mark" crayon silk screen printing

at Carclew Youth Arts

The colourful jig-saw puzzles represent the countries where the children came from

Working with students from Pennington Junior Primary School (SA first United Nations Peace School) to paint 2 paintings for the Peace Week Celebration in September 2010

2010-07-02T11:45:00.007+09:30

Visiting artist at Vale Park Kindy

Sweet gesture from the kids & the staff at Vale Park Kindy.

Amazing nature painting by the little kids......

Busy busy painting.......

Fun time creating art works with the kids at Vale Park Kindy

24 June 2010

2009-09-15T21:44:00.004+09:30

Flower stalls at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling

Oil on canvas

71 x 91 cm

(Sold)

2009-09-01T18:08:00.012+09:30

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/9/17/north/4709870&sec=North
Thursday September 17, 2009
Common passion for art
By JEREMY TAN

Dramatic Movement by 9 Artists with Passion in Penang
Date : 13.09.2009 - 27.09.2009
Time : 11.00am - 6.00 pm
Venue : Galeri Seni Mutiara, Penang.

2009-08-08T13:22:00.007+09:30

A New Beginning II

Oil on canvas

71 x 91 cm

2009

A New Beginning I

Oil on canvas

71 x 91 cm

2009

Love nature, enjoy nature....

the source of my inspiration.....

Old World Charm

2009-04-06T23:05:00.005+09:30

"Old World Charm"

Oil on canvas 60x74cm

My works were featured in the March 2009 Expat magazine in Malaysia http://www.expatkl.com/

2008-08-18T22:38:00.013+09:30

Prosperity

71 x 91cm

Oil on canvas

Togetherness

50.5 x 61.5 cm

Oil on canvas

Happy Together

71 x 91cm
Oil on canvas

New work inspired by the late autumn view in Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German heritage village.

2008-08-18T22:32:00.004+09:30

A View In Hahndorf I

Oil on canvas

71 x 91 cm

A view in Hahndorf II

Oil on canvas

50.5 x 61.5 cm

2008-07-19T22:46:00.000+09:30

The Old & Faithful

60x74cm Oil on canvas

(sold)

2008-07-19T22:41:00.000+09:30

The Lotus Dreaming I

Oil&Acrylic on canvas

83.5x 120cm

2008-07-19T22:36:00.000+09:30

Lotus in Red & Black
121x90.5cm Oil&Acrylic on canvas

2008-07-19T22:05:00.000+09:30

Old World Charm I

60x74cm Oil on canvas

2008-07-19T22:03:00.000+09:30

Old World Charm III

45x74cm Oil on canvas

2008-07-19T20:45:00.000+09:30

Old World Charm III

45x74cm Oil on canvas

Old World Charm Series....

2008-07-19T20:12:00.000+09:30

Old World Charm III

45x74cm Oil on canvas

Old World Charm

2008-07-13T22:56:00.006+09:30

My works are the representation of several influences and ideas. I use the iron laced windows and balconies images as focal points and relate to architectural, placing them within various surrounds that will allow a shift in perceived ideas about the landscape and the forms. I reworked the ornamentally constructed iron lace in Sydney, Paddington terraces and cut out lace designs into a painterly format. Layered shapes and patterns act as mnemonic devices, triggering memories of places, experiences and alternative realities.

I found these old buildings and streetscapes fascinating, especially its designs, patterns and textures. This urban landscape evokes a sense of patterning. It also provides a visual means of reconciliation where one is able to find fulfillment in the ordinary pathways of everyday life. I looked into the fine depictions of ordinary things – an elegantly iron laced windows and balconies.

My hope is that these designs will evoke something of a vanished era. Cast Iron in all its forms, is affectionately regarded as a lasting symbol of 19th century craftsmanship. It is seen as a reminder of a more graceful past: an age with time to devote to purely decorative details.
I encourage the viewer to reconsider the richness of its visual language.