State of Leisure
State of Leisure
acrylic on canvas
3300mm x 1400mm
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Let it wash away, wash away
acrylic on canvas
650mm x 500mm
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As the water fills my mouth
Acrylic on canvas
300mm x 3500mm
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All their painted eyes upon us
Acrylic on canvas
300mm x 350mm
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Too fast for freedom
Acrylic on canvas
1000mm x 1200mm
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I belong to the water now and it belongs to me
Acrylic on canvas
900mm x 850mm
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State of Leisure
State of Leisure refers to the solo show Blong had in 2024 with Allpress Studio Gallery in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland.
This body of work speaks to the act of being idle and the luxury of time , languid and leisureful yet devoid of the usual summer fun, “These works started with painting these heightened moments In nature - of deep connection and relaxation, and as I have continued to repeat this motif of relaxation, they have almost become idols of leisure, – that mock this commercially, fast-paced modern world”. A reminder that the richness in life is in being rather than constantly doing.”