REPOSE WATER

Dean is an abstract artist based in Brisbane, who uses art as an expression of his life experience. Working mainly in acrylic, he explores his themes in bright, vibrant colour. While struggling with depression, Dean’s art became a tool for recovery, providing a way to express the inner turmoil when other forms of expression were unable to convey his mental state.

Over the last few years, more positive messages have entered Dean’s work as he has adjusted his views to better understand himself and the world in which he moves.

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'REPOSE WATER' depicts an abstract image of a young man floating in cool blue waters. This piece explores our perception of another's emotional state - or could it be a reflection of ourselves? Is he calm, relaxed and at peace, or depressed, lonely and shutting down? This painting is like a mirror of my mental health, its interpretation reflecting my mood at the time of viewing.