Deliverance IV

Joni-Leigh Doran 2023
 
oil on paper 36,5 x 23,5cm in ECHT kiaat wood frames 44,5 x 62cm.
 
This painting is part of Joni's “Deliverance” series.
 
"The alluring majesty of birds has long captured our imagination. Evidence of our fascination with the avian dates as far back as the Palaeolithic period. The Art of Birds is then simply a modern take on an age-old love story, a celebration of the quiet joy of observing the natural world in all its splendour.
 
Birds play an essential role in our ecosystems, from pollinating flowers to controlling insect populations. They are a symbol of freedom, grace, and adaptability, and their presence has inspired artists throughout history."
 
Artists' Statement
‘From a tiny rural village in West Bali to an isolated farm in the Klein Karoo, I spent a significant part of my adulthood rebelling against a “conventional life”. I consistently chose to live in places with big skies, wild seas and vast landscapes teeming with life (and as little of the human kind as possible). It was in 2021, shortly before my 40th birthday, that I took up residence in the village of McGregor, “only for a time” I told myself. But once here I realized how much I’d missed the sense of community I never knew I’d been longing for. Living among other creatives and people who, like me, believe in inclusivity, in living lightly and in harmony with nature, it wasn’t long I fell in love and before I knew it, I’d put down roots. I have yet to find a more peaceful and inspiring place to live.’