Artist  Sabine Von Graz

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Artist Bio:

 

Born in Austria but having since moved across the world to a vastly different life in Australia, Sabine Von Graz’s vision has been moulded by a lifetime nurtured in art and dichotomies.  Her work is often described as  funky with a touch of punk and leaning towards the surreal.

The search of the 'old world' in contrast with the contemporary is what fascinates Sabine and drives a lot of her painting.

On closer inspection one can find secondary images hidden within the main image,  turning the viewer into the artist, finding their own meaning within the layers of the paintings.

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Artist Statement:

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 A large part of my inspiration comes from my artistic upbringing in Austria, interwoven with tales I’ve uncovered from around the world.

These influences play out on the canvas, often depicting my adolescent daughter at an age that is both amusing and endearing. I take inspirations from my surrounding stimuli at all times, creating a rich visual gallery which I begin the process of deconstructing and warping in my mind, long before I decide to transform them into an introspective piece of art.

Once the rough outlines of a work are settled, I explore the potential settings of these narratives, charged with sexuality, moodiness, and both abstract and representational elements. 

Working in oil and acrylic, my characters live and interact with myself as the artist as I slowly bring them to life and at times leave me asking:

“Is this for real?”

Sabine