{"product_id":"season-surrender","title":"SEASON OF SURRENDER","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe last to be finished in this collection - there were so many moments of frustration \u0026amp; elation. Highs and lows as I found my flow with my new life as a mama of two. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy studio had changed but found it's feet. I surrendered to the Seasons I found myself in. The little pockets of details were like little pockets of memories and visualisations of future memories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI can see this hanging over the fireplace for daily contemplation and exploration of it's hidden details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA meditative reminder to look deeper, to surrender and to flow with the seasons you find yourself in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom my LIKE FAMILY May 2018 collection. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese paintings continue my exploration of spirals as an anchor amongst the 'mess' of chaos \u0026amp; colour. \u003cbr\u003eLife is messy \u0026amp; chaotic, so is going after your dreams. Whether that is building a business, raising a family or a combination or everything. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere IS beauty in the mess! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you allow it, art can be an anchor for self-expression in your life. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis collection was created in the months after the birth of my second baby. \u003cbr\u003eIt was like a rebirth and rediscovery of my self \u0026amp; my dreams. \u003cbr\u003eSome were painted inbetween feeds and naps.\u003cbr\u003eSome were birthed in a flurry of inspired action. (Just like the birth of my daughter!!) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike family, the collection on the surface looks higgledy piggledy. But at the heart of it all, their essence is the same. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey may not all get along all the time, but the love is there. \u003cbr\u003eIt holds the anchors of the past (from the spirit of my grandmother who watches over us) and the anchors of my dreams of the future for my girls. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMay these paintings serve as inspiration for you to find your anchors \u0026amp; joy in connection with your family -- whether by blood or choices, family are a spiral of focus that helps us see the beauty in the mess!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll paintings are varnished, signed \u0026amp; dated. Created \u0026amp; packaged with love and care in my studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize: 40\"x 32\" \/ 101.6 x 81.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGallery wrapped cotton canvas.  Framed in  natural oak. (add approximately 1cm to the size on all sides) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSatin Gloss Varnish (which gives the colours an amazing depth + protects the painting, though I would not recommend hanging it in direct sunlight -- that will make the painting sad \u0026amp; fade.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brenda Mangalore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266848370873,"sku":"SQ6276211","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/7922\/3993\/files\/BM_SeasonOfSurrender_web.webp?v=1784616923","url":"https:\/\/www.brendamangalore.com\/products\/season-surrender","provider":"Brenda Mangalore Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}