Reflection - AnArt4Life

"SPIRIT OF REMEMBRANCE"

Every year, our very valued team member, John "Rowdy" Wylie prepares two special paintings - one for ANZAC DAY on the 25 April and one for Remembrance Day on 11 November. Today we remember the "Spirit of the Unknown Soldier".

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Enjoying a walk through Max Liebermann's Garden Paintings

I love Max Liebermann's paintings and not only because they have the characteristic beauty of Impressionism but because they demonstrate explicitly his love of art especially through his love of the natural environment of a garden.

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Good Friday 2024

Today we bring you paintings and sculpture which present the scenes of Good Friday in very different ways.

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The Sea

Tomorrow we are leaving the sea and I am taking you off into Central Australia to see the The Salt Lake exhibition by Murray Fredericks of Kati Thanda- Lake Eyre following 31 visits over 20 years he has made to capture this remarkable landscape.

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Kevin McKay invites us into a "liminal space in which to linger"

Today Kevin McKay invites us through his painting "Pedestrian Bridge - Bondi" to "linger, and not only to linger, but to linger in liminal space!!"

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What a Wonderful World

Stop for a moment today and marvel at our marvellous world.

England

Early Morning Reflection

We welcome in the new morning with a wonderful photo from E in London followed by William Wordsworth's famous sonnet 'Composed Upon Westminister Bridge'. And our good wishes for your day to be filled with many patches of sun.

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Reflecting on Light

We are entering that time of the year when for many of us it is a time of celebration, joining with our community and reflecting on those beliefs that make our lives more meaningful.

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Art All Around

Once more I want to emphasise that "art starts next to you" as you go about your daily life. Don't forget to look for and appreciate the "Everyday Art" that is in your immediate environment.

War Art

Remembrance Day 2023

For this year's “Remembrance Day” the thoughts were to keep the composition simple specifically focusing on the main elements of remembrance & the sacrifices made by our ANZAC heroes. Rowdy Wylie

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Reflection: Hanging on ...

This little insect captured my attention one morning this past week whilst out for my morning walk. At first I was fascinated and filled with admiration for the world of nature...

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Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Rooms

Today some images from an exhibition I attended at the Tate Modern, London showcasing the works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Rooms. The purpose of these "immersive installations" is to transport you into Kusama’s unique vision of endless reflections.

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Reflection: Beauty is all around us

I keep emphasising how important it is for us to look around and take note of the beauty and the art which is all around us. Today as we reflect on what a beautiful world can be found close by I want to share this amazing photograph taken recently by a friend of mine in England.

Celebration

Rosh Hashanah 2023

Greetings to everyone and ... Wishing all my Jewish family and friends a very happy Rosh Hashanah ...

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Cape Horn

Reflecting on courage is always a good thought to have. In line with our series on the remarkable sailing ship era - illustrated with great skill by Australian artist Robert Carter - we take a look and a deep breath as we take in the coast of Cape Horn.

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JEAN-FRANÇOIS MILLET - The Gleaners

The second of the Millet paintings which arose out of a post on Tendai Makufa and Philippe de Kraan was The Gleaners. Here it is to set your mind athinking this morning. And thank you Maureen from Birchup for reminding me how beautiful are the Millet paintings - full of empathy and emotion.

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JEAN-FRANÇOIS MILLET - El Ángelus

Subscriber Maureen from Birchup in Central Victoria recently reminded us of the remarkably beautiful and reflective painting by Jean-Francois Millet and so let's take a moment to send good thoughts to those we care about and love.

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Reflecting on "The Rock Pool"

How many of us spent childhood holidays exploring "rock pools" - by the sea or on the edge of streams. Today's poem by Peter Skryznecki takes us into these memories.

Narrative

Let's Close the Gap with Tendai Makufa

As I said recently to Tendai - his paintings bring joy to my heart and to the heart of others. Even though behind the images and messages are startling statistics of inequality Tendai is working with every inch of his body and mind to "make a difference". Please applaud this remarkable artist.

Nature

Reflecting on Near Natural Sculptures

What an interesting sculpture can be created if humans combine to work with Mother Nature.

John Pickup

John Winter Pickup OAM (1931-2023): Renaissance Man

In memory of our dear friend and member of the AnArt4Life blog team John Pickup we have found some images of his paintings and newspaper clippings not shown before on the blog. We bring you Part 1 of our tribute.

Seascapes

Reflection: Sunset over the Suffolk Coast

Time to reflect on the ceativity of Mother Nature who once more reminds us what a beautiful world we live in and must strive to protect and preserve.

John Pickup

John Pickup OAM (1931-2023)

It is with deep regret and sadness that we have to inform all our wonderful subscribers and followers that our dear friend and team member John Pickup OAM died peacefully in his sleep. John was in his 92nd year.

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New Year Reflection

It is time to say goodbye to the old calendar year and to look forward to the new year which we hope will bring many warm rays of hope and growth.

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Remembrance Day 2022: Reflecting on the Kokoda Trail Campaign 80 years on with Rowdy Wylie

Naive painter Rowdy Wylie from Port Elliot South Australia produces a painting each year for ANZAC DAY (25 April) and REMEMBRANCE DAY (11 Nov). This year he remembers and reflects on the war 1942-1945 in Papua and New Guinea.

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