Nerina Lascelles

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While most of the posts that appear on my Instagram page relate to ‘works on canvas’, a few years ago, Linda Detoma @claydreamers and I completed a massive 32 panel (each 70cm x 60cm) commission which has been permanently installed in the Eltham Cemetery. More recently Linda and I collaborated to produce a personalised memorial panel for a lovely family who were looking for a tasteful and unique touch to the memorial of a loved one. In this 100cm x 60cm panel we were requested to include poetry and artwork created by members of the family, and a blue box gum tree from the family property. Of course, the whole business of losing our nearest and dearest is something we’d much prefer not to have to deal with, but when we are faced with such decisions, it appears that there are so few options when choosing a memorial. Linda and I have loved working with individuals, their families and with each other and would love to continue to create personalised memorials - whether that may be for a new site, or perhaps adding a personal touch to an existing headstone. If this is something that may be of interest for you and your family, please do get in touch. 💗💗💗 ——————————— Images - 5 selected ceramic tiles panels from Eltham Cemetery installation, “Our Eltham - Artistic Recollections” ——————————— #ceramic #tiles #memorials #personalises memorials #cemetery #cemeteryart #custommemorials #elthamcemetery #lindadetoma #lindadetomaceramics #claydreamers #claydreamerspottery #claydreamerspotterystudio #nerinalascelles #nerinalascellesart https://www.instagram.com/p/CGD1cc9DoYT/?igshid=1aaj1vt3p6ydr

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Studio #studiosession #studio #painting #workinprogress #artistsoninstagram #nerina #melbourneartist #nerinalascelles #contemporaryart #artstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CFwRSDXj-2Q/?igshid=1lcrb6vmsrhzh

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The theory of how the universe was created has vastly changed since my days back at school. More recently scientists have found that ancient sound waves sculpted the universe. I just love this, and that without primordial sound, there would be no galaxies, stars, planets or people. ”Primordial Echo” 100cm x 100cm Mixed Media on Canvas #universe #promordialsound #sound #creation #soundmeditation #mixedmedia #painting #melbourneartist #contemporarypainting #nerinalascelles #nillumbikartistsopenstudios #landscape https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfz2jSjMN3/?igshid=18i6nue6mtifl

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“I have nothing at all but this tranquility This coolness!” Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828) This beautiful haiku by Japanese master, ‘Issa’ is the perfect title for this recent painting, created during this quiet, peaceful and indeed tranquil Winter ‘lockdown’ here in Melbourne. For the first time in decades, it feels as though the hands of the clock have slowed, beckoning us to do the same. Waving gently with the reminder to perceive our day differently. To let go of all the lists, future dreams and plans whirring through our minds, and to soften into the stillness of this eternal moment. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkU_HSD2Wq/?igshid=1dpg2qofacbja

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Dusk flight over the textural ‘under-painting’ layers on a new work in progress #studio #studiosession #workinprogress #nillumbik #openstudio #melbourneart #melbourneartevents #contemporaryart #nerinalascelles #screenprinting #silkscreen #wip #artistsoninstagram #painting #workinprocess #artistsopenstudio #nillumbikartistsopenstudios https://www.instagram.com/p/CCSZDblDEZ6/?igshid=1ayd6rl7ygne5

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There’s a new gallery in town!!! @gallery7six5 is opening its doors this very day and I am so thrilled to be have work displayed in the very first show. Never before have I been able to deliver paintings 5 minutes from my studio! An enormous congratulations to @dukeandduchstudios and @lisa1ferrari on all the effort behind this beautiful space and for all of your support of artists in the Nillumbik Shire. 🙏💖 Thanks for the pic @bugssbenny Xx . . . . . #gallery7six5 #watsonscreek #darkhorsecafe #nillumbik #nillumbikartistsopenstudios #nillumbikart #gallery #newgallery #opening #openingday #dukeandduchstudios #nerinalascelles (at Watsons Creek, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCqA_WDzO9/?igshid=b0co19lo5w8o

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There’s no denying that decades of visits to the family house at Moggs Creek, meditating on the swirling seas, changing skies, and the Great Ocean Road coastline, has heavily influenced my recent work. Thrilled to be now represented through @eaglesnestgallery in Airies Inlet 💗 Please feel free to visit online to view available works - www.eaglesnestgallery.com.au (Detail of one of the paintings available through Eagles Nest Gallery) . . . #eaglesnestgallery #airiesinlet #greatoceanroad #surfcoast #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #gallery #nerinalascelles https://www.instagram.com/p/CAByRUpg4f6/?igshid=16rgn04knym2y

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Due to current circumstance @nillumbikartistsopenstudios unfortunately isn’t physically running, as previously scheduled, for this very weekend. The good thing is that we’re still able to visit a number of the artists in a virtual tour as well as peruse artworks for sale in the ‘online shop’ on the website. https://www.artistsopenstudios.com/online-shop Along with gorgeous pieces from so many of the artists in the program, I also have a few paintings available through the shop. This piece is one of a handful from way back in 2010 that were returned to my studio after a gallery recently closed its doors. . . . #artistsopenstudios #nillumbikartistsopenstudios #nillumbik #nillumbikartists #openstudio #openstudios #onlineshop #availablepainting #availablepaintings #nillumbiktourismandbusiness #yarravalleyarts #nerinalascelles #artists #artevent #melbourne #virtualtours https://www.instagram.com/p/B_re7ipDhnU/?igshid=1a423p843vvob

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A little snippet of video captured before this painting left the studio. . . I felt such a deep connection with the new owner of this painting as she openly shared her challenging personal story, and her intention to use this work as a meditation to remain connected to her luminous, peaceful essence - beneath the waves of tumult and grief. A meditation to connect with her shining bright moon, even when the clouds of the current challenge threaten to obscure its brilliance. . Completely honoured that we came together to mirror each other with such clarity and grateful for the reminder of our one heart 💜 . . “Many paths lead from the foot of the mountain, but at the peak we all gaze at the single bright moon” IKKYU (1394 ~ 1481) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_mFX0Ujv_v/?igshid=1r0yfoh501sgn

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“It’s play for the cranes flying up to the clouds the year’s first sunrise” ~ Chiyo-ni (1701 ~ 1775) These cranes flew off to their new home today. It’s always so wonderful to meet the people who have found a connection with my work. 💗💗💗 Looking very forward to the ‘in situ’ pics. (Detail) Mixed Media and Obi on Canvas 122cm x 122cm https://www.instagram.com/p/B--pzKBD5aq/?igshid=1fjikls7qcw24

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It’s fun to imagine where a painting may find its forever home, and the process is really magical to witness. I also love to opportunity to deliver paintings personally to people who live locally. For me, to meet the collector and to view the painting’s ‘forever home’ somehow completes the cycle of creation. . It’s also just delightful when people send through photos of their paintings ‘in-situ’. Over the decades there have been well over a hundred paintings delivered across the land, and while I have quite a good memory as to which painting when to which lovely person, sometimes it gets a little hazy! . Understandably, many people prefer to keep their homes private, but if anyone who has one of my works on their wall would be open to my posting a photo of their painting here, I’d be just so thrilled to receive a message ❤️🙏✨ . Ps - Just for the record, both of these works are still available!! . . . . . . . #interiors #painting #insitu #interiordesign #artwork #artlover #creativespace #interiordecorating #collector #artcollector #nerina #paintings #melbourneartist #nillumbik #nerinalascelles https://www.instagram.com/p/B8BODIjgifD/?igshid=1ava62vyzf8a0

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Gosh, hasn’t 2019 flown by!! I do love this time of year, taking a moment to reflect on the highlights, trials and adventures of the precious year. I also do love ‘#bestnine’ time, where I get to view the favourite instagram images of the year - as voted by you 💗 Thank you so much for all of your likes, comments and support over the last 12 months. Wishing everyone a very happy flip into 2020 Xxx🥂🎊🙏 . . . . #2019bestnine #2019bestnineinstagram #bestnine #bestnine2019 #bestnine2019❤️ #nerinalascelles #gratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/B6rjdImAlmF/?igshid=d5b5punfex4d

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The @nillumbikartistsopenstudios is on again over the next two weekends, offering visitors a special ‘sneak peek’ into the studio life of some of Nillumbik’s creatives ..... and it’s an honour to mention that my studio is one of these! Please do mark studio number 12 on your map. . All studios open: 16 & 17 and 23 & 24 November 10am - 5pm daily . For more info: www.artistsopenstudios.com . . . . #visitnillumbik #artevent #melbourneart #nillumbikartistsopenstudios #openstudio #nillumbik #nta #visityarravalley #studio #pantonhill #whatson #thisweekend #nerinalascelles https://www.instagram.com/p/B43NB2zgVWy/?igshid=1f8gxprecxz04

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If you we unable to get to see my recen exhibition, Transcend’, a selection of the paintings will be on display (alongside many more!) in my studio as part of @nillumbikartistsopenstudios across the last two weekends in November. Love to see you x https://www.instagram.com/p/B4di34rgpRS/?igshid=ijsfzd5rye9n

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And it’s a wrap!! Once again, an enormous thank you to everyone who made it along to see ‘Transcend’ the exhibition of paintings showing at Yering Station during the month of September. For those of you who couldn’t get there, may I invite you in a one minute flight around the walls. ✈️🌟💫🖼 https://www.instagram.com/p/B3RiecaAXnq/?igshid=1k8qvm2uw4sca

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“Melts into the Sea” 152cm x 122cm Mixed Media on Canvas, 2019 Those who know me well know of my deep love of music and those who have known me for a very long time might recall my teenage adoration of Jimi Hendrix. I remember having a book of his poetry and being so affected by the words from such a sensitive, creative and talented man. ‘Castles Made of Sand’ was one of his most autobiographical and personal songs, telling stories about the temporary nature of existence, of time slipping away, and how nothing can be taken for granted. The sand that ‘melts into the sea’ is a metaphor for the impermanent nature of all form and illustrates the pain we (as humans) cause ourselves when we become too attached to a particular thing, thought or outcome. . . This is the 5th painting posted in a ‘1 per day’ commitment while the exhibition, Transcend, is running @yeringstation in the Yarra Valley wine region on the outskirts of Melbourne. . . . . . #exhibition #nowshowing #yeringstationartgallery #transcend #meltsintothesea #jimihendrix #jimihendrixpoetry #nerinalascelles #painting #melbourne https://www.instagram.com/p/B2peZbtgSdY/?igshid=1ibs9m9ymz3s7

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“Our life in this world - To what shall I compare it? It's like an echo resounding through the mountains and off into the empty sky" Ryōkan 1758 - 1831 Mixed Media on Canvas, 101cm x 101cm, 2019 Here’s the third work in this series and, as was the case yesterday, the title of today’s painting is a poem by the Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk, Ryōkan Taigu. SOLD https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ft7fVAvFq/?igshid=1p8ozsn75ujh4