You Have Woven Your Love Into My Life

There is something very special about stepping into a new space with my work.

It feels familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Familiar because the artworks come from me, from my hands, my thoughts, my way of seeing. And unfamiliar because suddenly they are somewhere else entirely, meeting different people, sitting in different light, becoming something slightly new again.

That is always one of my favourite parts.

I often think about how an artwork doesn’t stay the same. It shifts depending on where it lives. The light changes it. The room changes it. The feeling of the space changes it. And sometimes, when I see a piece hanging somewhere new, it almost feels like I am seeing another version of it for the first time.

This exhibition holds that feeling very strongly for me.

It brings together a body of work created over the past two years. Some pieces are completely new, made especially for this exhibition, and others are older works that have quietly opened the door to what has come after. I often feel like each artwork leads somewhere else, as if it could unfold into countless others. It can be overwhelming at times, that sense of endless possibility, but also deeply beautiful.

In a way, the older works feel like portals. They have led me into new rooms, new ideas, new ways of seeing. And together, they have created a space that feels whole.

A space of warmth.
Of love.
Of something gently holding you.

The colours in this exhibition feel different to me as well. They are more grounded. More earthbound. There is a warmth to them that reminds me of autumn, of that quiet shift where the brightness of summer softens into something deeper and more reflective.

Autumn always feels like a transition. A letting go, but also a returning. A returning to warmth, to being held, to finding comfort in smaller, quieter moments.

I kept coming back to this feeling while creating the work. Almost like sitting on the sofa with a warm blanket and a hot chocolate. That sense of being cosy, safe, and at the same time completely alive within it.

And beneath all of that, there is something else that continues to weave through my work.

Love.

Not always in an obvious way. Not always something we can clearly name or hold onto. But something that exists in the background of our lives. In the everyday moments. In the spaces between things. In the quiet knowing that we are connected, even when we feel alone.

I think we all experience moments of feeling not quite lovable, or disconnected in some way. And yet, at the same time, there is always love around us. Always something we can return to. Something we can find warmth in again.

This exhibition is, in many ways, a reflection of that.

More recently, I have also found myself leaving more space in my work. Not finishing everything. Not answering every question. Allowing parts of the canvas to remain open.

It feels a little vulnerable, if I am honest.

But it also feels important.

I want you, as the viewer, to step into the work. To find your own way through it. To see what you see, to feel what you feel, without being told what it should be. I feel like I have started the story, and that is enough. The rest can unfold with you.

And what I always find so fascinating is what comes back.

Sometimes people see something completely different to what I imagined. And sometimes they feel exactly what I was trying to express. Both feel equally meaningful to me. Both feel like a kind of connection.

Every now and then, I am also reminded of a much earlier version of myself. Sitting in a restaurant in Sydney, looking across at a gallery, and thinking how impossible it felt to ever have my work in a space like that.

At the time, it felt so far away.

And now, standing here, preparing for another exhibition in Sydney, it still carries that same sense of quiet disbelief. That feeling of… this is real.

It never fully goes away.

And neither do the nerves.

Opening night always brings a kind of energy that is hard to describe. Excitement, yes, but also a physical tension that sits in the body. I have learned to simply make space for it. To know that once everything begins, it will settle.

This time, I have decided to do something slightly different. Someone else will speak at the opening, sharing their perspective on my work. It feels like a new way of being seen, and I am curious about what that will bring.

There will also be an artist talk during the exhibition, where I will go deeper into the works themselves. But mostly, I am looking forward to the conversations in between. The quiet moments. The shared reflections.

And hearing what you see.

With love,
Kirana xx

 What's On:

Save the Date | May Exhibition with ArtSHINE
I’m delighted to share that I will be participating in an upcoming exhibition with ArtSHINE this May.

The exhibition will run from 6 May to 29 May at the Community Bank of Bendigo Gallery in Haymarket, Sydney. If you’re in Sydney during this time, I would love for you to visit and experience the exhibition in person.

Opening Night
6 May, 6 - 8pm
Join us for drinks and small platters as we celebrate the opening of the exhibition together.
RSVP here

During the course of the exhibition, there will also be an artist talk, with the date to be announced soon.

Location
Community Bank of Bendigo
Shop NE12, 11 Little Pier Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

I hope to see many of you there.

Open Studio + Walk in Art Class
Next Dates - 18th, 22nd, 25th & 29th of April, 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th of May

Kirana’s studio is open on Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm, and most Saturdays from 9am to 12pm (when Kirana is available). You’re warmly invited to drop in, have a look around the studio, enjoy a cup of tea or hot chocolate, and stay for a relaxed chat. There’s no pressure and no expectations — just an open door and a welcoming space.

By popular demand, Saturdays also include a walk-in art class from 10am to 12pm. This relaxed and friendly session is open to everyone — whether you’re an experienced artist or simply curious to explore your creative side. All materials are provided, and the focus is on enjoying the process of making art in a calm, supportive environment.

Art Class Details:
10am – 12pm
$70 per person (GST included)
All materials included

We look forward to welcoming you into the studio.

One on One Art Lessons

Can be booked suitable to your timetable, tailored to your needs and all ages. 

$110 p/h (GST inc) | All art materials included

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Friends & Family Code: FAMd6e722b

Final Notes

All the above are also great gift ideas for a loved one who would benefit from some breathing space and would love to try something new. 

If you would like more information on any of these workshops or to book, simply reply to this email or contact me on 0448446466.

With lots of love, 

Kirana xx