The Promenade, 162 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 4456665 Cell: +64 021 577078 Email: art@artbythesea.co.nz |
Adam, the Apple & Eve Exhibition October 4 - 21 Preview Saturday October 4 3pm |
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"You do not have to believe in Adam and Eve, just appreciate the story. |
The Birth of Venus Oil and Encaustic 160cm x 110cm ENQUIRE NOW |
Young Venus Oil and Encaustic 152cm x 92cm ENQUIRE NOW |
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Venus was meant to be an embodiment of pure beauty, it was never the intention that she become an erotic symbol. My Venus is shy. Beautiful but just a bit awkward, she senses her sensuality rather than knowing it. |
"A symbol to all those young girls who feel awkward in their own skin, to those who think they will never be beautiful, and to those who are full of self doubt. Young Venus is not beautiful, she is uncomfortable and acutely aware of being in the spotlight. It almost seems unkind to have put her there but to me she is brave and all those negatives are her beauty" |
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I didn't mean to Oil and Encaustic 152cm x 91cm ENQUIRE NOW |
The afterthought Oil and Encaustic 76cm x 102cm ENQUIRE NOW |
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"Sure Eve, we all say that but in hindsight we got fashion......" |
If I had done things differently, would I still be who I am? |
Adam Oil and Encaustic 100cm x 100cm x 2 Diptych ENQUIRE NOW |
Eve Oil and Encaustic 100cm x 100cm x 2 Diptych ENQUIRE NOW |
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"Adam's stomach sinks as Eve regards the Apple. 'No!' He says 'Don't do it. Oh No! Too Late...' " |
After the Apple Oil and Encaustic 122cm x 91cm ENQUIRE NOW |
After eating from the tree of knowledge, Eve becomes aware of her nudity and gently covers herself. |
Conversation after the Apple Oil and Encaustic 122cm x 91cm ENQUIRE NOW |
"If Eve had not eaten the apple would we still have Bendon?" |
The Promenade, 162 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 4456665 Cell: +64 021 577078 Email: art@artbythesea.co.nz |