Barcaldine

I came up with the working title “Full Circle” a while ago and it’s no suprise that covid and border closures have postponed plans. It began with the concept of my journey as a graffiti artist to exhibiting fine art in a gallery. I soon realised the notion of full circle adapts to many meanings and experiences both within ourselves and external elements amongst nature. I began responding full circle literally, the sphere that sustains us and the beauty provided amongst natural environment. For me this is something that puts life into perspective and is a reminder that we’re only here because of a string of events, circumstances in time and space.

Spending so much of my time travelling around painting in towns all over I have been lucky enough to see some epic landscapes and stay at memorable locations. I realised I had quite a few photos that were calling to be painted. Photos are a great way to capture an image however a painting is produced taking in the feeling that made the memory. Using these original photos as reference I produced a new body of work.

I had a venue in mind in Barcaldine, an old pub called The Globe that council had renovated. The buiding has many original heritage features and some cool modern touches, with a great exhibition space and facilities for functions. It was a short time later it clicked that of course Full Circle was destined to take place at the Globe! After working on 14 canvasses towards the show and booking the venue I called in to take another look keen to see if I was on track to fill the main gallery. I was not surprised to see there is exactly 14 perfectly spaced spots to hang work. More recently a circular viewing tower has been added to the building.

Searching beyond a curved horizon we decipher moments in time. exchanging energies. Connected by a sphere orbiting between day and night in an expanding universe. Just the seasons change our experiences often rotate Full Circle. See the gallery or purchase artwork direct from Sauce.

Alpha

I enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with the amazing Lucy Senior and return to Alpha, Queensland for another mural. We tackled the challenge of creating a piece to reflect the existing artwork on a site of a Queensland Rail Goods Shed that will soon be decommissioned. We put in some solid sessions painting 8 humans, 5 birds, 2 dogs and a lizard amongst landscape and text elements. We enjoyed exchanging techniques, ideas and knowledge throughout the concept development and painting process. I often mention that I always enjoy the painting process and it was a pleasure to work alongside Lucy and have a yarn with some familiar faces around town. Thank to the Alpha District Tourism and Development AssociationInc. and the Regional Arts Development Fund for supporting this project.

Bracken Ridge

It was a real pleasure working at Bracken Ridge State School recently. Students and staff got a real buzz about the mural! There’s more art in the planning so keep your eyes peeled.

Cairns

It was great to head to sunny Far North Queensland. I enjoyed time catching up with family in the tablelands and the timing worked out well to complete a 6.4m high mural at Edge Hill. I’ve painted a couple murals for the owner since 2016 and its great to see the block of shops filled with trendy tenants.

The design took on several incarnations all touching on the reef to the rainforest to the savannah way. It was a challenging wall with numerous surfaces, windows, conduit, doors and downpipes to work with.

132 Collins Avenue Edge Hill mural by The Sauce Studio 2022

Winton

What a special and scenic location on beautiful KOA country, awesome staff and the opportunity to create a mural in the most productive fossil laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. I have learnt so much and leave inspired by the passion of the tour guides & volunteers. The displays are amazing and I'm still comprehending painting within a few meters of real dinosaur bones being cleaned up in the lab. I enjoyed every moment at Australian Age of Dinosaurs just an epic experience all round.

Alpha

It was great to squeeze in a few workshops in Alpha recently. Very much looking forward to applying another mural soon so watch this space!

The Gap

I kept busy during school holidays with a mural at Hilder Road State School. The brief entailed a design that reflects the habitants of Fish Creek which runs through the school grounds. Recent regeneration work and plantings have made this a special place to learn and relax and it was fantastic to spot the animals I was painting nearby.

Coomera

Ive been keeping busy on the Gold Coast and making the most of the recent sunshine. This week I painted a bunch of Australian animals at the Coomera Lodge Hotel. Opening soon the hotel has undergone a complete transformation whilst retaining many of the original features and family friendly vibe.

Ormeau

It was great to return to Livingstone Christian College for a series of stencil and aerosol art workshops. Students learned techniques and applied original stencils to produce some amazing works over the two days. I also whipped up a couple of demos. Thanks to Greg and Gavin from the arts department for making this happen as part of the schools annual talent quest event.

Wellington Point

Last week I completed a commission based on a photograph taken on the same site in the 1060’s Allenby Road, Wellington Point.