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Wonderink by Wilani van Wyk-Smit

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Windy Waters

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The words of this poem can be read in 2 languages - Afrikaans and English.Conversing with someone who speaks a different language is often a barrier to communication, yet this poem allows people of different backgrounds to experience the beauty and wonder of linguistic creativity emergent from a centre of cohesion and synergy.As a bilingual artist, language plays an important part in my work. Words switch from one language to the next, dancing around in my head as I navigate the world.
I created this artwork in a response to a poem that is very unique and special to me.I feel that this poem is a writer’s inner thought. A confession that multiple ideas are swimming through the writer’s mind, but not all of them will come to life in ink on paper, and even fewer will reach a conclusion. Yet, when letters become words, part of the writer’s life and energy will remain trapped inside that story forever.That is exactly how I feel when painting. The paintbrush and paint becomes my pen and ink, creating wonderful diverse stories. So many ideas flowing, yet only some of them will be born to this world, the rest will remain in my wonderland.

Was a great opening last night at @yavaarts with an exhibition of beautiful illustrations by @elise.hurst alongside works from YAVA member artists, all inspired by a reimagining of their favourite book, poem or book cover, connecting with the @yarravalley_writersfestival

“RE | COVERED” Opening tonight @yavaarts with @elise.hurst @amanda_ruck @wilaniart @marynewham @suzannephoenix @the_honeybee_temple @pamelagordonartist @mimkocher @jostone #johnchristie

Honoured to be published in the book “Balit Bagurrk” celebrating women of the #yarraranges ❤️“Balit Bagurrk” means ‘strong women’ in Woiwurrung, the local language of the Traditional Owners of the Yarra Ranges region, the Wurundjeri people.
@yrcouncil @vichealth #yarravalleyarts #yarravalley #women #balitbagurrk #womeninart #knowmyname #wilani #lilydale #redbook #aboriginal #traditionalowners #wurundjeri #womenofthisland #australianart

Beautiful photography from @the.real.work - thank you Lou, I love love love my tree!
#tree #photography #dendrophile

Working on paper is not my usual thing, but it has its charm!
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#paper #metallic #metallicpaper #bronze #abstractart #abstractpainting #abstractartist #yarravalleyartist

“Today” @linden_new_art - #yarravalleyartist #weirdpeople #eyeseeyou #lindenpostcardshow #melbourneartist

“Tomorrow” - part of the exhibition @linden_new_art - was a pleasure to be part of it! #lindennewart #lindenpostcardshow #weirdpeople #eyeseeyou #australianartist #yarravalleyartist #unhiddengallery

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triangles and fluffy snoozes
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The words of this poem can be read in 2 languages - Afrikaans and English.Conversing with someone who speaks a different language is often a barrier to communication, yet this poem allows people of different backgrounds to experience the beauty and wonder of linguistic creativity emergent from a centre of cohesion and synergy.As a bilingual artist, language plays an important part in my work. Words switch from one language to the next, dancing around in my head as I navigate the world.
I created this artwork in a response to a poem that is very unique and special to me.I feel that this poem is a writer’s inner thought. A confession that multiple ideas are swimming through the writer’s mind, but not all of them will come to life in ink on paper, and even fewer will reach a conclusion. Yet, when letters become words, part of the writer’s life and energy will remain trapped inside that story forever.That is exactly how I feel when painting. The paintbrush and paint becomes my pen and ink, creating wonderful diverse stories. So many ideas flowing, yet only some of them will be born to this world, the rest will remain in my wonderland.

Was a great opening last night at @yavaarts with an exhibition of beautiful illustrations by @elise.hurst alongside works from YAVA member artists, all inspired by a reimagining of their favourite book, poem or book cover, connecting with the @yarravalley_writersfestival

“RE | COVERED” Opening tonight @yavaarts with @elise.hurst @amanda_ruck @wilaniart @marynewham @suzannephoenix @the_honeybee_temple @pamelagordonartist @mimkocher @jostone #johnchristie

Honoured to be published in the book “Balit Bagurrk” celebrating women of the #yarraranges ❤️“Balit Bagurrk” means ‘strong women’ in Woiwurrung, the local language of the Traditional Owners of the Yarra Ranges region, the Wurundjeri people.
@yrcouncil @vichealth #yarravalleyarts #yarravalley #women #balitbagurrk #womeninart #knowmyname #wilani #lilydale #redbook #aboriginal #traditionalowners #wurundjeri #womenofthisland #australianart

Beautiful photography from @the.real.work - thank you Lou, I love love love my tree!
#tree #photography #dendrophile

Working on paper is not my usual thing, but it has its charm!
.
#paper #metallic #metallicpaper #bronze #abstractart #abstractpainting #abstractartist #yarravalleyartist

“Today” @linden_new_art - #yarravalleyartist #weirdpeople #eyeseeyou #lindenpostcardshow #melbourneartist

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