#thecollageconnection

[deanpower]

“Coolamon Country Byron Bay 002” - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. * This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’m gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. Why am I doing this? * In short connection heals. (I have made 3 videos about this project if you’re curious they explain the thought behind the project). * In ecology the way we heal a fractured or failing ecosystem is to connect it to more of itself. Connectivity restores the circle of life. I think we can all acknowledge life as we have known it has been fractured. Whether that is through a conspiracy or an unfortunate accident. We as a global community can move forward, we can evolve, we can grow through connection, kindness and love. * These collages have been made from up-cycling watercolour paintings. Finding pieces that worked and remixing them into something beautiful. To me this is great metaphor for what I intend to do with the opportunity of isolation this pandemic presents. * #connectionheals #stayhome #strongertogether #australianart #australianartist #abstractlandscape (at Byron Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vVNnCDJhI/?igshid=uqgzh2xxlcb6

[deanpower]

“Blue Moon Coolamon Country Byron Bay 001” #thefourinvitationsofsyzygiummoorei - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. * This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’m gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. The Four Invitations Of Syzygium Moorei is a series of paintings about the Coolamon Tree (Syzygium Moorei) and it’s profoundly feminine presence in our #byronbay landscape. The Coolamon Tree (Syzygium Moorei) is also know by the names Rose Apple, Robby, Durobby, Watermelon Tree, Coolamon Rose Apple. The species is a heavenly reminder of the beauty and wonder of this world and particularly of the country around #ByronBay. This tree is endemic to the area from Mudgeeraba to the Richmond River. #australianlandscapepainting #abstractlandscape #australianartist (at Byron Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lHf71j2t-/?igshid=7d0z3m483p75

[deanpower]

“Through Tempest Sun And Stone Prevail” 006” - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. • This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’ve been gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. I’ve had the most amazing experience by inviting my followers to nominate who the collages should be sent to. To date I’ve sent collages to most states in Australia, to the UK, Bosnia and Italy. • (at Mullumbimby Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YG8HFjphC/?igshid=12f4kr74mlbe5

[deanpower]

“Before Night Falls, Coolamon Country Byron Bay 001” - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. * This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’m gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. The work is from #TheFourInvitationsOfSyzygiumMoorei series about the Coolamon Tree. A species endemic to the #ByronBay region. #australianlandscapepainting #abstractlandscape #australianartist (at Byron Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_WowiADeVb/?igshid=1s60r6w11p11p

[deanpower]

“Tinkling Of The Piccabeen Choir, Bangalow 006” - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. • The image is from #ThePiccabeen a body of work about the Bangalow Palm or Piccabeen and the village that shares its name, #Bangalow. * This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’ve been gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. I’ve had the most amazing experience by inviting my followers to nominate who the collages should be sent to. To date I’ve sent collages to most states in Australia, to the UK, Bosnia and Italy. • I have been in the middle man of such kindness and it’s so heartening to witness so much love in the world. (at Bangalow, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VhdBEjzHI/?igshid=vf69s2k66g0x

[deanpower]

“Headland - The Second Law Of Thermodynamics” - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. * This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’m gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. I’d like you to be connected and multiply the giving by nominating who to gift there collages to. * If you know someone who could use the gift of heartfelt art, kindness and connection please DM me their name, postal address and a brief message. I will post a collage and your message written on a postcard to your nominated recipient. * Why am I doing this? * In short connection heals. (I have made 3 videos about this project if you’re curious they explain the thought behind the project). * In ecology the way we heal a fractured or failing ecosystem is to connect it to more of itself. Connectivity restores the circle of life. I think we can all acknowledge life as we have known it has been fractured. Whether that is through a conspiracy or an unfortunate accident. We as a global community can move forward, we can evolve, we can grow through connection, kindness and love. * These collages have been made from up-cycling watercolour paintings. Finding pieces that worked and remixing them into something beautiful. To me this is great metaphor for what I intend to do with the opportunity of isolation this pandemic presents. * #connectionheals #stayhome #strongertogether #australianart #australianartist (at Byron Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LgjNUDxSB/?igshid=vlnmz2xmr2ez

[deanpower]

“Here Comes The Night 001” - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. * This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’m gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. I’d like you to be connected and multiply the giving by nominating who to gift there collages to. The collages are posted in a rainbow progression so click my profile and see them in a grid for full effect. * If you know someone who could use the gift of heartfelt art, kindness and connection please DM me their name, postal address and a brief message. I will post a collage and your message written on a postcard to your nominated recipient. * Why am I doing this? * In short connection heals. (I have made 3 videos about this project if you’re curious they explain the thought behind the project). * In ecology the way we heal a fractured or failing ecosystem is to connect it to more of itself. Connectivity restores the circle of life. I think we can all acknowledge life as we have known it has been fractured. Whether that is through a conspiracy or an unfortunate accident. We as a global community can move forward, we can evolve, we can grow through connection, kindness and love. * These collages have been made from up-cycling watercolour paintings. Finding pieces that worked and remixing them into something beautiful. To me this is great metaphor for what I intend to do with the opportunity of isolation this pandemic presents. * #connectionheals #stayhome #strongertogether #australianart #australianartist (at Byron Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IuEuvD01e/?igshid=14qt3ixkl8jb2

[deanpower]

“A Fragment of Wattle Flower Catches The First Light Of Sun” - an A5 #collage made from #watercolour, ink, graphite, paper. * This collage is part of community gifting project I call #TheCollageConnection. I’m gifting a series of collages to people most in need, in these troubling times. I’d like you to be connected and multiply the giving by nominating who to gift the collages to. * If you know someone who could use the gift of heartfelt art, kindness and connection please DM me their name, postal address and a brief message. I will post a collage and your message written on a postcard to your nominated recipient. * Why am I doing this? * In short connection heals. (I have made 3 videos about this project if you’re curious they explain the thought behind the project). * In ecology the way we heal a fractured or failing ecosystem is to connect it to more of itself. Connectivity restores the circle of life. I think we can all acknowledge life as we have known it has been fractured. Whether that is through a conspiracy or an unfortunate accident. We as a global community can move forward, we can evolve, we can grow through connection, kindness and love. * These collages have been made from up-cycling watercolour paintings. Finding pieces that worked and remixing them into something beautiful. To me this is great metaphor for what I intend to do with the opportunity of isolation this pandemic presents. * #connectionheals #stayhome #strongertogether #australianart #australianartist (at Mullumbimby Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_GJVNRjhix/?igshid=1sbo3iff9cbn4