Friday, December 26, 2008
Sej New York Art Shows
I will be in a number of shows in the early part of the year and a solo show is still on the cards :)
Will be emailing my New york Collectors with times/places.
Meanwhile, check out my art on ebay. Glad to hear from some of my collectors, and to have made a few new sales already is great! Thank you!
Sej
Monday, December 22, 2008
ART OF SEJ has RETURNED!
The coolest studio in the universe has opened up the channels for some of the hottest art on ebay!
Go visit my ebay store and see what I've been painting!
New exhibition details coming soon for the New Year.
Gotta Go... Nick Cave awaits and YAY I get to see him again in a couple of weeks!
xxx
Sej
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Moving sale winds down...
These prices are a definate one off, as we will not be moving again for quite some time- we have a wonderful new studio to work from and are settling down for a while. We do plan on moving to Berlin for a few years but that's not on the cards for quite some time. A few holidays first!
I am rather exhausted with arranging everything- having 2 cats and a dog, plus the three of us to arrange flights for, is quite a task in coordination! Plus juggling in dates for removalists, electricians and final studio preparation, not to mention packing and cleaning our current studio and residence, it is quite monumental. And amongst all of this, I AM STILL TEACHING!!!! I don't know where I find the time, but I guess Robert is a huge part of this business and does play a large part in our success. Ahhhh....to be relaxing in our new hammock equipped studio in a few weeks! :)
Until then... I doubt I'll be on here at all- emails are always responded to within 24 hours and Robert will be handling all deliveries.
Adios... and enjoy the sale while you can!Sej.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Reminder: Moving and studio clearance....
We are moving to our new studio in the coming weeks...
Thanks to ALL who have been buying my art in the recent weeks- it has been great to reduce our stock supply and help you to buy amazing artwork at such amazing prices! You are very lucky but I am more happy to have found them a loving home!
On offer we have a huge range of paintings READY TO GO!
including:
large canvas/stretched canvas/multi-panel paintings/triptych paintings/abstract painting/expressionist paintings/modern art/ paintings on linen/ double thick canvas paintings/ expressive nude paintings/ gestural nudes/ tree painting/ landscape and MORE all by Sej!
WE BUILT OUR NEW STUDIO FROM THE GROUND UP!!! It cost over 20 k just for the shed due to the massive size! Well worth the investment, and something any artist of handyman would die for- so much space!!! It will be home to hundreds more NEW artworks by both myself Sej and my partner Renfield.
Scroll down to see pictures of the building in progress!
Keep you eye on our auctions on ebay for amazing bargains and clearance prices- buy now while this offer lasts as it won't last long and once they are gone, they are gone!
Many are at BUY IT NOW or BEST OFFER!
VISIT OUR AUCTIONS HERE:
http://stores.ebay.com/Sej-and-Renfield-Contemporary-Art
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Moving sale, new studio!
We are in the process of moving to our new studio- due to the costs involved with shipping hundreds of artworks thousands of kilometres, we are having to sell all of my studio collection at massive price reductions. We have literally hundreds of my original paintings available but once we move, the prices will go back to our usual start price and store items will also be back to normal buy it now or best offers at around $600 and above.
Below are progress shots of our new studio- before the concrete was laid. It has sliding doors, skylights, and will be painted when we get there! New shelving units and a mezzanine floor will complete the picture. Photos of me at work in the new studio will be posted in the coming months!
* The walls are 3 metres high- the roof is actually 4m high!!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sej in the Media...
Exhibition Feature in the Art Almanac Magazine, September 2008 Edition.
Article featuring my current exhibition with Art Moment Gallery in the latest issue of 9to5 magazine. In the article "Top ten things to see and Do"
Exhibition runs until Septmeber 28th. Visit http://artmoment.com.au/ for details. Large Scale double-thick paintings by Sej available for viewing in person!
Above: Opening night Gin Cocktails with Ingrid Strewe, Waverley Mayor.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
My Art in Art Moment Gallery, Bondi.
About the Exhibition: Press Release Excerpt.
COLOURFUL MOMENTS 08 GROUP MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION OPENS AT ART MOMENT GALLERY 4 September 6 to 9pm , 99 CURLEWIS STREET, BONDI BEACH.
Public is welcome to the exhibition's opening with official opening speech at 7pm by Councilor Ingrid Strewe, Mayor for Waverley.
This group mixed media show, explores in a range of media its colourful theme.
Exhibiting are: Yalyu Avonakech, Les Brown, Samantha Goode, Sue Hanson, Jamie Henshall, Leni Kae, Helene Leane, Sej.
At the opening night enjoy Plymouth Gin Cocktails provided by Bar Solutions.
"In my latest works I aim to capture moments of pure energy and vibrancy to create a real movement and "life" on the canvas, transforming a static space into a series of moments that are moving, reflecting the transience of time," Sej.
Sej is based in Macleay Island, Queensland. She has been painting full time since 2004 with her works found in collections around the world. Sej works primarily on large scale multi-panel abstract pieces. She was a finalist for the past 2 years in the Queensland Regional Art Awards and has exhibited in numerous galleries in Brisbane’s CBD, Melbourne, and Switzerland. She is currently working on a series for an exhibition in New York.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Talent abounds!
(Fiona Apple by Robert Renfield- 2006)
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sej & Renfield- EBAY GOLD POWERSELLERS!
I wanted to take a little moment to thank all of my collectors over the past few years, who have helped support my art in its development and not only that, but also propelled the business of Sej & Renfield into GoldPOWERSELLER status!
It is not easy to reach these heights, but to this very day we are STILL Gold POWERSELLERS!
Special thanks go out to some of the collectors really have a special place in my heart, particularly Ray in New York, whose heartfelt thanks, and words of encouragement has driven me to this day!
Studio- a work in progress!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Press Release coming soon!
I am trying to imagine how it will be if all 130 of my guests arrive?!! I hope they remember the RSVP! Should be a hoot!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Exhibition
Will keep me busy stuffing them tonight :)
I am excited to annouce that there will be an official guest speaker- will let you know soon but will keep it as a surprise for now :)
After Bondi it's off the New York- still finalising dates but it's all happening!
If you are requiring an invitation and live outside of the Sydney region please let me know as R.S.V.P's need to be sent before the opening night. I will mail some out to you...
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p.s. Hi Sandra , I know you'll read this...... Got your bag it's beautiful! I took it with me today- really love the red! It's gorgeous..... And you know what else? I actually received 3 bags in total as gifts on my birthday , each one uniquely different, and I had given one to my girlfriend as her birthday presnt. And then I also got 2 gorgeous mirror compacts from 2 seperate people- weird huh?
Oh and I was spoilt- was given the ltd edition leatherbound "And the Ass Saw the Angel"- worth around $1000!!!!!!! It's ltd to only 75 in the world and I have number 61 :)
Has Nick's autograph inside too- so thats now 2 of his signatures that I have, one personally addressed to Sej :) Lucky me!
Can't wait to chat when you get back- not long now!
We will be moving a.s.a.p...just sorting through a few things- the studio awaits :) We'll have to have a party when we get down there!
xxx
Sej
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
UPCOMING EXHIBITION!!!
The exhibition will be for 3 weeks at a prominant Gallery!
I will be sending personal invitations to all my collectors in the Sydney area- if you are going to be in the area let me know I will send you an invitation too, via snail mail!
I will also be emailing many invations and there will be around 500 people invited so it should be an amazing opening!
My sister will be in Sydney at the time- she works for Murdoch, is the NSW manager for Domain online advertising which is quite amazing! High pressure I am sure with all of those people working under you and so much to control....
I will be sending her some invitations and see if she can wrangle a few extras for the opening! Should be fun!
I am still preparing for the big move- the studio is all ready to move in- just some issues to sort through first then we are on our way! I can't wait- it is going to be amazing and I am so looking forward to all that extra space!!!
I'll have to post a photo or two of the finished space once we get there!
I have a few new projects underway-
* an album cover for a friend in the UK
* ETSY
* and something new to ebay soon!!!
Oh it's my birthday soon :) I'll be turnin 34!!! Crazyyyy!!!
Had an amazing weekend with some friends and it was a little naughty... we were drinking Absinthe shots as the spoon went "missing" so we had to improvise! It was kind of crazy and we were listening to Hendrix "Rainbow Bridge"..... The shots were lighting up the room with blue flames. Absinthe is tasty- has an aniseed flavour... and slightly sweet.
Also Rob and I bashed out a few songs on the guitar- was amazing to hear him sing again as he is just amazing- we were all stomping our feet and dancing and cheering and Dan was saying "you should be on JJJ" lol it was so much fun!
Crazy times in the morning- they were hungover and went to MOVIEWORLD for some rides as it was Dan's little sister's birthday... crazy crazy crazy I don't know how they managed to get on any rides let alone all that noise!
Well... time for me to go and get back to the studio-
LOTS of packing!
Adios babeeees...
Sej
xxx
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Painting Pictures...
Above is Adele- she's like me it's not funny- red hair and all. I even write songs like her... the composition is SO out of my repitoire... maybe she's a lost relative?
Busy times of late have prevented me from blogging very often- to be honest it may be that soon, I won't be likely to blog at all... I mean who really wants to hear what I have to say as opposed to SEE what I have to say. If I were a great writer i'd be selling books, not paintings :P
I do have some exciting news- those collectors of mine in the Sydney area (a little over 100 at last count!) will be recieving an exclusive invitation to my upcoming exhibition in Bondi. Of course anyone is welcome to attend if you're in the area, I'll be posting details soon.
Thanks Ray, if you're reading this fingers crossed for the upcoming New York show! I hope your sister enjoys her gift :)
That's all for now...
Sej
xxx
Friday, June 20, 2008
I will be exhibiting some of my original nude studies the C.A.S. Annual Exhibtion, a major exhibtion of works this July at "fortyfivedownstairs".
Address is: 45 Flinders lane, Melbourne 3000
Date: 8-19 July '08.
Wine/nibblies/guest speakers all on the opening night.
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*** Keep an eye on future entries as I will have an announcement regarding a large exhibition of my works in Bondi, Sydney.....Coming Soon!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
'Contemporary Movement XXV'- Sej
'Cosmic Fire' by Sej
Click the image below to be taken straight to the auction...
I read today that Nick Cave is doing more gigs with grinderman this year- and then writing a 2nd album for Grinderman!!!! I can't believe the man. I mean he only just released his latest Bad Seeds album, is on tour up until October with the Bad seeds, but then is managing to fit in a European Grinderman tour, and record a new album!!!!!! and then continue touring!!!!????? This guy is a real workaholic. I am so inspired by him ... he's just amazing and the energy he puts into his concerts is just phenominal! *faints*
What a man.
'More News From Nowhere' - Another great bad Seeds Vid. Spot the celebs!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
The Winds Of My Dreams
be taken straight to the auction...
I'm Very excited- I have some beautiful new work coming up for sale in the next few weeks, and 2 new series which will become available- but only for sale at my ehibitions.
I have 2 new galleries interested in exhinting my work- and one of them will be in Sydney, the Other in Chelsea, NYC. I will update closer to the dates of the shows- the Sydney one will be for 4 weeks and I will have 10 works on show- I can't wait! I have a few contacts in Sydney including my sister - I hope she'll be in town and not off in Hawaii as she usually is that time of year :)
I have a new aquisition-a personally signed book from Nick Cave- "To Sej, Love Nick Cave".
I can't wait for his next Australian Tour with the Bad Seeds.... I miss them.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
"Sacred Sky" by Sej
be taken straight to the auction...
Monday, May 26, 2008
Watermarking of My work- Exhibitions and News!!!
While I really hate the appearance of watermarks on artworks, it is unfortunately something I have had to start doing due to a large number of art theft and copyright breaches.
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Meanwhile, a further note on my previous blog regarding represntation by a New York Gallery- yes this is going ahead- I have the all clear, and it will be around September that I can give you all the details. I am thrilled to say the least! I cannot give any further details as the gallery has a strict publicity policy as it is very prominent and respected, and people generally have to pay a LOT to have their work critiqued/advertised by this gallery.
As a consequence I will be commanding a much higher price from my work, as a reflection of my position and growing recognition in the art world, and the increased investment value of my work.
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Here's a photo of one of my smaller works, on exhibition recently, at the Steps Gallery, Lygon St, Carlton. It was featured in the "2008 Annual Collector's Exhibition"
'Transient Lanscape- Connectivity' By Sej 2008. All Rights Reserved.
I painted a nude today, has been a while and will be starting to sell more of those once I get a new strore format created! :)
I have to save for some other big thing which is coming up later in the year... lets say it involves a massive makeover and huge potential for growth!
Well... time to jump in the shower... am colouring my hair and it's about done!
Au revoir
Sej
xxx
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
New York representation and more!!!
First of all, I have the pleasure to announce that a prominant New York art gallery has so kindly accepted my proposals, and are offering to represent me- I am not quite ready to divulge the name of this gallery as yet- but rest assured once I am officially part of the collection, I will let you know!!! I am so excited and really can't wait as they have in mind a 3 week exhibition for me to showcase my art- I really am beside myself :) The exposure is going to be ENORMOUS!
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In other news, I have just concluded another exhibition- this time I participated in a group show at the Steps Gallery in Carlton, Melbourne! I was there for 2 weeks and my friend Sandra was kind enough to act as my agent as far as delivery and collection of my art- Thanks Sandra!
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Anyway, I will be very busy over the next few weeks/months- have some serious matters to attend to but I've always got new paintings listed in my ebay store... go check them out!
bye for now...
Sej
xxx
Monday, March 17, 2008
Recent breach of copyright/copyright violations
Warning: There have been a number of identified cases of copyright violations against my work, fraudulent copies of my art being reproduced and sold on ebay.
These offenders are dealt with accordingly- I have been successful in having artwork which breaches my copyright successfully removed via ebay's VERO programme.
Buyers:
Please be sure your work is an original Sej. All of my artwork is sold directly from my ebay store, and ALWAYS has the sej signature within the listing. Copycat and reproduction art is sold in a different store, without my signature present in the listing, and is significantly cheaper in price- namely because this is poor qulaity and imitation art.
Please only buy my original art because it has investment value, and these other sellers are not authorised to copy or redistribute my art, and buying from them means you are supporting the black market, and buying something of poor quality and of no real value.
If you are in doubt about the authenticity of an artwork, please contact me via my personal email: sej@night-thought.com and I will verify whether it is indeed my art.
COPYCAT ARTISTS AND VIOLATORS OF COPYRIGHT:
I have so far been successful in removing paintings from four sellers on ebay (nationally AND internationally), who have violated my copyrights. If you are considering stealing my images, reproducing, or re-selling then think twice. You will be caught out, and you will pay the consequences.
I WILL ALWAYS SEEK LEGAL ACTION OVER ANY BREACH OF COPYRIGHT
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Tuesday, May 6th 2008...
just caught another 11 rip-offs today, that's right ELEVEN!
EVERY one of them has been reported to ebay and will be removed. I will then be taking legal action and seeking damages. Keep them coming...
I actually went through 90 individual pages today to find those eleven rip-offs of my art. I quite enjoy the challenge and at the end of the day, it will be more money in my pocket when I get my compensation. It's weird too.. I mean my art is being reproduced by these scammers alongside the great painters like Van gogh, gaugin, Matisse even Rothko... I guess it shows I'm doing something right!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
MAJOR events!
I will fill you in on the details once I get more info closer to the selection dates :)
Fingers crossed!
Also, coming up in May I hope to be showing at a prominant Melbourne Gallery. More updates closer to the date!
Phewwww! it was a mad rush to get my submissions in the other day as the closing date was this Monday- so I hope my documents get there in time :)
In other news- My painting "Transient Landscape"
http://red-lights.deviantart.com/art/Transient-Landscape-76719861
has now crept up into number 7 position of ALL time most popular abstract paintings on DeviantArt. That's 7 out of thousands of abstract paintings! I am well chuffed :)
' Transient Landscape' Copyright 2008 Sej. All Rights Reserved.
Sej
xxx
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Nick Cave Has My Artwork!!!
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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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Some of my past exhibitions!
Metro Arts Brisbane
http://www.metroarts.com.au/
Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
http://www.toowoomba.qld.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=47&Itemid=102
Pinnacles Gallery, Thuringowa.
http://riverway.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/explore/gallery/index
RawSPACE galleries, Brisbane
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=RAWspace+galleries+brisbane&btnG=Search&meta=
Many many more in 2008!
Sej
xxx
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Latest Paintings
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
What an amazing year has passed-I managed to work my butt off and within 12 months of selling on ebay, gained GOLD powerseller status (Actually got there in around 8 months!!!)
That means I am right up alongside some of the best selling artists on ebay. I can't really say that I am at all surprised though, as I have made it my mission from the start to be successful in my career as an artist.
Thank you SO MUCH to all of my collectors and new found friends for helping me to make it as a self-representing artist!
I am proud to say that I made it as a finalist in the Queensland Regional Art Awards- for the second year running, and 2 of my pieces were selected for exhibition for a total of 6 weeks, at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, and Metro Arts in Brisbane CBD.
I was promoted on the website DeviantART during the Official Traditonal Art Day 2007 as a featured artist- not bad for one of a few million artists on that website!!!
I am pleased to say i now have my art hanging in collections throughout the world over, and over 35 States in the U.S.A!!!
And on top of all this, I taught my son all year (FULLTIME-yes it has been a major effort) and he successfully completed grade 2!
Prouder still, My son won FIRST PRIZE in a Childrens art award which was exhibited and awarded at the Town Hall in Brisbane!!!
He won first prize for the watercolour section for 8 year olds :)
WAY TO GO THOMMY!!!
SO it's on to 2008... and to ring in the new year I have begun with my new "Cherish" series.
It's a beautiful fusion of my signature expressive stylings, with some subtle undertones and rich hues to create a truly delectable contemporary feel!
To purchase any of my latest artworks,
visit my store on ebay at
http://stores.ebay.com/Sej-Renfield