Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a devout follower of the phenominally talented Australian Singer/songwriter/author/actor and film-maker, Mr Nick Cave.
With a multitude of Albums, An ARIA award and induction into the ARIA hall of fame, Nick Cave is a living legend.
He has recently gained notoriety for his film "The Propostition", a wild western style drama Set in the Australian Outback.
His Critically acclaimed novel "And the Ass saw the Angel" through Black Spring Press, has multiple editions and has been printed in numerous languages.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds release their 14th studio album DIG, LAZARUS, DIG!!! on 3rd March 2008 on Mute (April 8th on Anti in the US)!!!!
I listen to Nick Cave & the Bad seeds virtually EVERY time I paint- and to be honest he would have to be the greatest influence on my art and creativity.
Well, aside from all that- I am HONORED to have met the man during his recent tour with "Grinderman". I was given front row centre for both nights of the Brisbane Gigs at the Tivoli.
I actually took some photographs for the media on the evening during the beginning of the "Solo" set.
AMAZING. I will upload some footage soon!
Nick now has in his possession a book of my sketches , which he said was "Beautiful" ( of which he proudly displayed the book of sketches for the viewing of the entire crowd of thousands!)
THAT for me is the epitome of bliss- to be received by such a man of greatness with such artistic integrity, to know that my art is in his possession is an amazing feeling.
So, THANK YOU, Nick!
If you live in Melbourne, there is an exhibition of Nick Cave's life including songbooks, scripts, letters, trinkets and even his collction of art on display!
Read more on the exhibition here....
http://www.theartscentre.net.au/whats-on_detail.aspx?view=2710
I encourage you to visit the exhibtion, if you know little of Nick Cave and the Bad seeds. If you love my art then you are sure to understand where a lot of my energy comes from!
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds = My Tonic.
Stay tuned!
Sej
xxx
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- Original paintings- abstract art on stretched canas by Sej. "My art is a physical response to the world around me. It is a pure expression of life's energy. It is my response to the music I listen to . It is the clouds in the sky, the sun on my skin, the breath of the ocean passing through my window. I paint from a truly intuitive space- and the best reults I get are purely unrestrained works of art. My art is pure energy.When I'm painting, emotions begin to dissolve before my eyes and my thoughts evolve into something altogether new. I often refer to my canvases as ghosts- the blank white echoes a past that once was, and my art is the revealing of a moment, a resonance of life or memories through painting" Sej works on large scale canvas and multi-panel pieces to create original and powerful statement art full of energy and dynamic visuals.
Comments & Feedback!
. Sej ... as soon as I saw this in full view I was blown away.... you have most certainly taken yourself to a new level.... I am not even sure I can explain it right now... but i feel like i just ate a rich creamy drippy gooey desert after having only eaten chuppa chups. This is so smart... as in intelligent. This painting may change my life. I am not sure how, but I am not sure I can be the same after having seen it.
. This is the kind of painting that you wish you could do all the time because there is something about it which makes it special. It's like seeing that romantic stranger that makes your heart leap and things start going on inside your body you like but can't control. Get the picture? It's my favourite..DO you think a lot when you paint?? Or you just... let the emotions lead you? I mean, it's so amazing, so FREE. I really love your pics!!
.Full of energy and very powerful.
.THIS is abstract expressionism - it hits emotionally in a way nothing of Pollock's ever did. I'm glad that you have found success, and that your paintings are selling so promptly.
. I really love the colors and all the action going on in here! I know I suck at doing this kind of paintings but I really enjoy an awsome work like yours! It's really inspiring!. Wooonderful! I don't know anything about this kind of expression, but I LOVE IT!!!! I love the colors you use, that's a fact... And by watching 3 of your works I'm definetely decided to work on several canvases! This is just breath-taking!
. WOW! God I love what you do, you have the most amazing ability to paint raw emotion with such assurance. I really think the skill that it take to create abstaction well, is underestimated. This is truly stunning.
. I must say... This pretty much blows me away. Awesome
. FABulous! Bold and beautiful colors. Composed in a way that makes you eye sweep across the entire length. It's like a story, with a definate ending. Leaves you satisfied, complete.
. For what it's worth, you can do very little wrong in my eyes. I don't understand any of what you're trying to do, and I don't want to, they just look amazing!
.Fantastic, that's all I can say, simply fantastic.
. This is fantastic... i am floored by the painting, it really moves me when i look at it. i understand why u actually succumbed to tears at the sight of this - I would too! congratulations on receiving a fantastic epiphany! hope there would be more to come for you!
. Beautiful abstraction, I just love the texture and liberal brushstrokes. One of the best artworks I've seen
. lovely works...you definatley have an affinity towards mark-making. It reminds me of the result of some of the black and what charcoal drawings that were produced in this week long workshop I has with Jenny Saville.
. This painting still knocks me out Sej.... Oh Sej this is so incredible and beautiful ,I have no words to describe the wonder of this painting, you have such a beautiful gift...
.Your work is sublime! absolutely sublime!the colors, the texture (though you can't really see it)
. omg this is breath-taking!
.Whoa!! My dear. I was waiting for this one. Boy was I waiting, and I WAS NOT dissappointed at all.
. This is the kind of painting that you wish you could do all the time because there is something about it which makes it special. It's like seeing that romantic stranger that makes your heart leap and things start going on inside your body you like but can't control. Get the picture? It's my favourite..DO you think a lot when you paint?? Or you just... let the emotions lead you? I mean, it's so amazing, so FREE. I really love your pics!!
.Full of energy and very powerful.
.THIS is abstract expressionism - it hits emotionally in a way nothing of Pollock's ever did. I'm glad that you have found success, and that your paintings are selling so promptly.
. I really love the colors and all the action going on in here! I know I suck at doing this kind of paintings but I really enjoy an awsome work like yours! It's really inspiring!. Wooonderful! I don't know anything about this kind of expression, but I LOVE IT!!!! I love the colors you use, that's a fact... And by watching 3 of your works I'm definetely decided to work on several canvases! This is just breath-taking!
. WOW! God I love what you do, you have the most amazing ability to paint raw emotion with such assurance. I really think the skill that it take to create abstaction well, is underestimated. This is truly stunning.
. I must say... This pretty much blows me away. Awesome
. FABulous! Bold and beautiful colors. Composed in a way that makes you eye sweep across the entire length. It's like a story, with a definate ending. Leaves you satisfied, complete.
. For what it's worth, you can do very little wrong in my eyes. I don't understand any of what you're trying to do, and I don't want to, they just look amazing!
.Fantastic, that's all I can say, simply fantastic.
. This is fantastic... i am floored by the painting, it really moves me when i look at it. i understand why u actually succumbed to tears at the sight of this - I would too! congratulations on receiving a fantastic epiphany! hope there would be more to come for you!
. Beautiful abstraction, I just love the texture and liberal brushstrokes. One of the best artworks I've seen
. lovely works...you definatley have an affinity towards mark-making. It reminds me of the result of some of the black and what charcoal drawings that were produced in this week long workshop I has with Jenny Saville.
. This painting still knocks me out Sej.... Oh Sej this is so incredible and beautiful ,I have no words to describe the wonder of this painting, you have such a beautiful gift...
.Your work is sublime! absolutely sublime!the colors, the texture (though you can't really see it)
. omg this is breath-taking!
.Whoa!! My dear. I was waiting for this one. Boy was I waiting, and I WAS NOT dissappointed at all.