A Few Paintings I’d Love to Share With You
I would love to tell you a little about some of the paintings currently exhibited at Bendigo Bank throughout May and June, and to encourage you to ask me about any of the works I haven’t spoken about today.
I have chosen these particular pieces for their sense of expansiveness, just in case you are needing space. A feeling of openness. A big open heart. A little more freedom.
“A Lot of Sky Around Me”
A sweeping, expansive work where the canvas almost feels too small for the world it contains.
Painted with broad gestures, movement swirls across the surface like gusts of wind you can almost feel. The sky stretches endlessly in shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, and white, softened into layers of luminous greys that invite you to breathe deeply and let your thoughts drift.
This piece was inspired by those windy walks that stay with you long after they have ended, when the air feels so sharp and clear there is no option but to reset, to feel fresh, to begin again.
Standing before this work, I hope you might feel that same openness. That little strip of land beneath your feet, the vastness above, and the gentle reminder to pause, look up, and breathe.
“Mediterranean Impressions”
Born from watching the horizon from my studio in the south of France, alongside long periods of quiet contemplation and persistent exploration, these two artworks began as a single canvas.
It was only once the original work was cut apart that their true essence emerged.
Almost as though the act of separation gave each piece a fresh breath, they now stand independently, luminous, spontaneous, and full of movement. Each carries the fleeting feeling of loose sketches, shifting light, and moments too transient to fully capture.
The warmth of Mediterranean light remains woven through them, alongside the quiet poetry of autumn landscapes.
These are not simply records of a place, but impressions of it. A reminder that sometimes beauty only fully reveals itself when given space.
“Are We Walking Into the Dark or Out of It?”
In the hush of twilight, where shadows deepen and the edges of the world begin to soften, a landscape unfolds in untamed strokes of deep blue.
This is a place where the horizon is never fixed. Where sky seems to dissolve into earth, and earth rises in waves and whorls as though the land itself is breathing.
Indigo, sapphire, midnight blue, and violet move together in a restless rhythm, creating something both familiar and unknown.
There is wildness here. A sense of freedom. A landscape untethered.
And yet, within all of that movement, there is also calm.
A quiet clearing within the storm. A place where the intensity softens into gentle greens and traces of light. Somewhere still enough to feel sacred.
This work holds that tension for me, between chaos and peace, wildness and tranquillity, uncertainty and hope.
It asks a simple question, but perhaps not one with a simple answer.
Are we walking into the dark, or out of it?
If one of these works speaks to you, I would love to hear what you see.
And if there is another painting from the exhibition you are curious about, please ask. I always find it fascinating how differently each artwork is experienced, and the conversations that unfold because of that are often one of the most meaningful parts of exhibiting.
With love,
Kirana xx
What's On:
Still time to visit my Sydney exhibition
I wanted to share a little reminder that my current solo exhibition with ArtSHINE is now underway in Sydney, and there is still time to visit.
You Have Woven Your Love Into My Life is showing until 29 May at the Community Bank Darling Square Gallery in Haymarket, bringing together a collection of works exploring colour, connection, warmth, and the quiet ways love is woven through everyday life.
If you’re in Sydney over the coming days, I would absolutely love for you to experience the exhibition in person.
There will also be an artist talk during the exhibition, with the date to be announced soon.
Exhibition Details
6–29 May 2026
Location
Community Bank Darling Square
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