Paekakariki Art Show (24-28 April 2024)

Where My Art Was Compared to Avatar: A Remarkable Experience

The recent art exhibition was nothing short of extraordinary! Attendees marveled at the diverse and high-quality works showcased by a multitude of talented artists. As a volunteer during the show’s final day, I enjoyed great conversations with visitors of the show. The day was brilliant, with a blue autumn sky and a lively crowd. Among the pieces on display, my artwork titled “Mutual Affection” stood out, garnering enthusiastic feedback and piquing curiosity.

One visitor drew a fascinating parallel, likening the underwater corals in my painting to something reminiscent of the movie “Avatar.” As a huge fan of the film, this comparison nearly moved me to tears.

Interestingly, my deliberate attempt to conceal the central theme within each painting seems to have worked exceptionally well. The two dragon leaf sea horses were camouflaging well and, once pointed out, became impossible to unsee. I have blurred the background in the second image of the painting to point them out here.

Perhaps you are already familiar with my work or not, but be reminded: There’s magic waiting to be discovered beyond the canvas.

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