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Pathways to EXHALE

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The stages of grief. The stages of loss. Grief over losing a connection – connection with another, connection with life, connection with nature – along pathways that lead us into cycles of growth, bloom, and decay. An ode to nature and an ode to life through nature. SNIK , at their best again. Under the simple theme of exploring our connection to nature in the remote Norwegian island Utsira and mainland city Stavanger, the duo explores a deeper conversation and a more subtle pathway to EXHALE. It is a journey within. Afterthought in Utsira – Photo by Doug-Gillen The well-established British artist duo Laura Perrett and Nicholas Ellis, better known under SNIK, have stood out in the past decade by approaching street art with a touch of mystical poetry. Away from digital techniques and mastering the craft of elaborately mixing multi-layered and hand cut stencils of ethereal humans, identifiable by tangled hair stands and eyes that speak volumes, SNIK’s distinctive art can be seen in l

Pathways to EXHALE

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The stages of grief. The stages of loss. Grief over losing a connection – connection with another, connection with life, connection with nature – along pathways that lead us into cycles of growth, bloom, and decay. An ode to nature and an ode to life through nature. SNIK , at their best again. Under the simple theme of exploring our connection to nature in the remote Norwegian island Utsira and mainland city Stavanger, the duo explores a deeper conversation and a more subtle pathway to EXHALE. It is a journey within. Afterthought in Utsira – Photo by Doug-Gillen The well-established British artist duo Laura Perrett and Nicholas Ellis, better known under SNIK, have stood out in the past decade by approaching street art with a touch of mystical poetry. Away from digital techniques and mastering the craft of elaborately mixing multi-layered and hand cut stencils of ethereal humans, identifiable by tangled hair stands and eyes that speak volumes, SNIK’s distinctive art can be seen in l

Martin Ron Mural to Celebrate the 10th Year Anniversary of Kirk Gallerys Out in the Open Series

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The series has been off to a flying start with the mighty Martin Ron and his assistant Matt Gorrick working on the 600 m2 ‘Olivia and her Heart of Gold’. The creation of this spectacular piece saw the pair work from early morning to late into the night for 16 days. The long Scandinavian summer nights helped the process which culminated in a huge opening party in front of the mural in the heart of Aalborg , Denmark . The mural encapsulates reflections on resilience and the power of love and hope in difficult times. In the artists’ words: “In the centre of the composition, Olivia, dressed in red, looks at us defiantly. Her eyes beam with determination and bravery as she holds and clings to a golden heart-shaped balloon. This heart, apparently repaired from a previous puncture, remains inflated, symbolising the ability to overcome adversity and heal our emotional wounds. ‘Olivia and Her Heart’ invites us to embrace our own courage and vitality, to face obstacles with determination, a

Martin Ron Mural to Celebrate the 10th Year Anniversary of Kirk Gallerys Out in the Open Series

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The series has been off to a flying start with the mighty Martin Ron and his assistant Matt Gorrick working on the 600 m2 ‘Olivia and her Heart of Gold’. The creation of this spectacular piece saw the pair work from early morning to late into the night for 16 days. The long Scandinavian summer nights helped the process which culminated in a huge opening party in front of the mural in the heart of Aalborg , Denmark . The mural encapsulates reflections on resilience and the power of love and hope in difficult times. In the artists’ words: “In the centre of the composition, Olivia, dressed in red, looks at us defiantly. Her eyes beam with determination and bravery as she holds and clings to a golden heart-shaped balloon. This heart, apparently repaired from a previous puncture, remains inflated, symbolising the ability to overcome adversity and heal our emotional wounds. ‘Olivia and Her Heart’ invites us to embrace our own courage and vitality, to face obstacles with determination, a