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The Kiss Eyes Wide Open Print

Liam Downes

New Zealand

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Part of the Covid Love Story series - depicting true love through the chaos and the restrictions. The Kiss - Eyes Wide Open is an extension of the first piece in the series entitled The Kiss. Now we are looking through 'his' eyes, body and soul. It celebrates the passion and the longing, in trying times. As the days tick by, love finds a way, come what may. Eyes Wide Shut is another piece in the series (work in progress), whereby the subject remains focussed on the kiss, despite the destractions/resrtrictions imposed. With her Eyes Wide Open we see her 'knowing'. Have you ever had a sneaky peek while kissing? It can be unnerving to discover your partner staring right back. With so much on her mind I think we can appreciate her commitment and understand her concerns. NB: The mask is taken from the most treasured pattern once belonging to the artist's deceased mother in law. CHI = Life Source Acrylic and found media on 12mm pine veneer, floating 60mm from wall on hidden frame.

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Giclee on Fine Art Paper

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6 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:

11.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in

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Liam is the current Artist in Residence at New Zealand’s iconic national stadium, Eden Park. He paints in situ, documenting all the big concerts and sporting events, inc Pink, Ed Sheeran, Six60, The FIFA Women’s World Cup, NZ vs Australia cricket international and the Pacifica Tri Nations Rugby Championships. Liam was crowned Art Battle NZ National Champion in 2022. The LIVE speed painting event has become something of a global phenomenon, across 70+ cities worldwide. After winning the charity event in 2022 Liam was offered the chance to take the competition to Auckland. NZ is now part of the world series, as Liam has produced several shows and provided a platform for over 70 artists through 2023-24. Express yourself Life is about the moment. We are free to express ourselves. Making our mark helps us to find our place within the moment. The trick is to stay there. Liam studied at the London Institute and Brighton College of Art and Design in the UK. He worked in the design and illustration industry before packing his paint brush and moving to New Zealand in 2001. Wasting no time he set about creating and exhibiting across Auckland and even dabbled in running his own high street art gallery on Waiheke Island. Auckland has become Liam’s spiritual home, while he continues to find inspiration around most corners of New Zealand. From Rangitoto to the city, chaos to sustainability, following his heart, passions and observations. It’s all about the moment. Liam can usually be found painting in his garden studio in Laingholm, and he wouldn’t swap it for the world! Liam is on the Art Commission Ltd NZ advisory committee

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