Australis

Description

Australis — named for the Aurora Australis viewable from the South of Melbourne and Tasmania, Australia. Australis is a process driven piece, exploring technique, material and utilisation of various tools, rather than any specific vision Benny had for the work from the outset. It went through five different iterations before he was happy with the outcome – a challenge given the medium he works with.

Australis presents as a soft, high-contrast piece full of the intricate detail and incredible depth I’ve become known for, while also representing a natural phenomenon that is known for beauty beyond words. Australis is 120cm x 120cm, consisting of a beautifully warm palette – magenta’s, deep purples, deep blues, light turquoise and Bennys signature gold, all beautifully sealed under multiple layers of resin, enhancing its depth significantly, while also providing a stunning glass-like gloss finish.