Oubaitori

Oubaitori - Body of Work

Why the title Oubaitori?

Actually, I had considered a few other titles first, yet none of them quite felt right. I also had ideas of the type of pieces that I was going to create, yet none of those visions quite kept my attention.

Then one day, I came across this beautiful word ‘ Oubaitori’ – (oh-buy-toe-ree) a Japanese word.

It is the idea that people, like flowers, bloom in their own time and unique ways.

This really spoke to me, and it felt exactly where I am in life right now.

It also gave me the inspiration and permission to create works based on the flowers that I love and have grown in my garden within the past couple of years.

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Colourful painting of flowers, including red, orange, and yellow blossoms, with a blue background.

The following series of 25 mini works became the exploration pieces that were to create this Body of Work.

You will see that I played around with many styles and ideas (even one morning of some very delicious fruits) before I allowed myself to bloom and create pieces that truly felt like me.

The purchase of 3 hand carved timber dry bud vases by Brisbane artist, Theresa Darmody, became my next breakthrough inspiration - another way to capture the beauty of my garden.

I created these 4 pieces with so much joy and spontaneity, yet I realised I had a deeper story to tell.

Nine colourful abstract paintings arranged in three rows of three on a white gallery wall, with small labels and an informational plaque on the left side.

Next, I purchased a bud vase from Jones & Co. Suddenly an obsession was born. This vase (and the subsequent purchase of a few more pieces) felt like me – a little wonky, odd shapes and rather quirky! So along with my flower garden obsession, these vases then became the other major focus for this Body of Work.

You will see within my works that there are many layers, often with sketching lines also showing through. I feel that my work is a reflection of life.

We all have many stories that have made us who we are right now in this very moment.

All these stories have created the layers of us. Within our journey parts of our layers become hidden, while other parts still show through, all of this creates the beauty of us.

So it is with the way I create, many layers depict the creation and story of each piece, transforming the beginning marks, an often messy middle, then the discovery and pulling together of what each work needs to become.

Colourful illustration of a bouquet of orange and red flowers in a striped black and white vase against a blue dotted background.

Finally, I love to add patterns and drawings as linework on the background of my work, this represents the layers and stories yet to come.

I so truly hope you enjoy this experience that Is Oubaitori, the blossoming of a garden, the blossoming of an artwork, the blossoming of myself.

Thank you to Framed by Ken Photography for capturing my artwork and event opening night!

Two women at a table with a variety of colorful baked goods, cupcakes, and treats, in a room decorated with artwork and shelves.

Opening night for Oubaitori with my hilarious friend and Gallerist, Alison James of Et Al Gallery

25 Mini Works in Oubaitori

Colorful abstract painting of a blooming flower with yellow, orange, pink, and purple petals and a yellow center, set against a vibrant background with green leaves.
Stencil-style painting of a large sunflower with a ring of white flowers in the center, set against a colorful abstract background with smaller flowers and plants.
Colorful illustration of two birds perched on branches, with vibrant feathers and detailed patterns against a black background.
Colorful watercolor painting of a flower with large petals in red, orange, pink, and purple, in a blue vase against a pink and yellow background.
Colorful painting of a blue bird perched on white flowers with a pink and orange background and abstract designs.
Colorful abstract painting of a bird with a multicolored body, surrounded by decorative floral and leaf patterns.
Colorful watercolor painting of a black vase with multicolored circular patterns, surrounded by large flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and green.
Colorful abstract painting of flowers with bold outlines and vibrant colors, including red, pink, yellow, blue, and green.
Colorful abstract painting of a hummingbird with vibrant flowers, leaves, and a black background with white dots.
Colorful abstract floral artwork with pink, orange, blue, and green petals on a pink background.
Colorful, stylized flower with a heart-shaped center, decorated in bright patterns and polka dots, on a light blue background.
Colorful flower illustration with vibrant petals and a green background.
Colorful abstract flower with various patterns and circles on the petals and background
Watercolor painting of bright red and pink flowers with green leaves on a white background.
Watercolor painting of a bouquet of pink and red flowers in a green and blue vase, signed 'Liane' in the bottom right corner.
Bright yellow and orange flowers in a blue and white striped vase on a table with a patterned cloth, painted in an impressionistic style.
Colorful illustration of strawberries, watermelon, and a papaya on a blue background.
Colorful abstract painting of a vase with flowers, including a green flower, set against a blue background.
A colorful painting of a poppy flower with orange, yellow, and red petals, green seed pods, and a blue background with dotted and striped patterns.
Colorful abstract painting of a stylized flower with large petals in orange and yellow, a green stem and leaf, and a blue background with dotted pattern.
Colorful abstract painting of orange flowers with green stems and leaves on a blue dotted background.
Colorful painting of flowers in a vase with vibrant hues and bold black outlines.
Colorful painting of flowers in a vase, with various shades of pink, orange, yellow, and purple, set against a blue background.
Painted illustration of three large, colorful flowers in a striped vase against a textured blue background with dotted pattern.
Colorful painting of a potted plant with orange, red, pink, and yellow leaves against a blue background with black dots.

Larger Works in Oubaitori

Orange & Red Snapdragon Bud Vase
Salvia & Marigold bud Vase
Salvia Bud Vase
Colorful painting of flowers including an orange poppy, a pink blossom, and a ladybug resting on one of the flowers.
Colorful abstract painting of two large flowers, one with yellow petals and the other with orange petals, against a blue-green background.
Colorful abstract painting of flowers in a black vase with white polka dots on a striped surface against a blue background.
Colorful abstract painting of orange and red leaves in a black vase with white polka dots, against a blue background with decorative patterns.
Colorful abstract floral painting of large flowers in a striped vase on a vibrant blue background.
Three colorful poppy flowers with black outlines on a turquoise background.
Colorful painting of an abstract flower arrangement with large red, orange, yellow, and pink flowers in a striped black and white vase against a blue patterned background.
Colorful abstract floral painting with vibrant pink, yellow, orange, blue, and green flowers and a blue background.
Colorful abstract painting of a striped black and white vase with large orange, pink, yellow, and green flowers against a blue background.
Colorful painting of a small bird perched on a large pink flower with orange and yellow accents, surrounded by other vibrant flowers and a blue background.
Colorful abstract painting of a potted plant with large, vibrant leaves and flowers against a blue background.
Colorful stylized flowers with black outlines on a blue background.
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