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 Echoes from Hong Kong Mural In a dusky alley in Hong Kong, neon lights flickered like distant stars. Mei Lin wandered, lost in thought, her heart a canvas stretched taut with yearning. Vivid hues of a mural danced along the brick walls. Each stroke was a memory of splendour and struggle, a rendition of the human spirit in an eternal quest for meaning. Artist Statement Echoes from Hong Kong Story Mei Lin wanders through a neon-lit alley, reflecting on her artistic struggles while observing a vibrant mural. Neon lights illuminated a damp alleyway, prompting reflections on the nature of creation. Is it the act, impact, or desire to leave a legacy? It could be a combination, an ongoing exploration of expression and connection. I must try to find a way to understand me. Mei Lin connects with Jin's music in a vibrant Hong Kong alley, sparking inspiration. The captivating allure of his music, imbued with the essence of lived experiences, strikes a profound chord within me. It ignites a c...

Godin Youth


Godin Youth by John Bennett. Acrylic painting. 30cm x 20cm
Godin Youth acrylic on stretched canvas


Lounge Room view (not to scale)

Mouth and nose (detail)

Right eye, eye brow and nose (detail) 

Godin Youth Digital Image
Original sketch fr acrylic painting


Whilst similar to the digital sketch, the acrylic painting is richer is color and tone.

Godin Youth Digital Video


Godin Youth Poem
Godin Youth, it has never been easy.
This.
It looks like you have been here before.
Is.
But you haven't.
Not.
Wake your seniors from their slumber, before you begin to drift.
For.
As sleep walkers, they are only accepting what may have been.
You.


Information

Artist: John Bennett (JJFBbennett)
Medium: Atelier acrylic paint
Size: Stretched canvas 30cm x 20cm
Year: 2016

Other:

  • Painting surface has been fixed and varnished
  • Painting can be purposed commissioned to scale
  • Contact: JJFBbennett art 



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