ROSALIE DULIGAL
Girl in Red Fez
22CT gold and oil paint 72 x 36cm
As an expat artist I have witnessed the power of multiculturalism it’s potential to bring people together in and atmosphere of peace, curiosity and understanding.Sydney is as good an example of a melting-pot as anywhere.In my work a beautiful lady citizen of the world sits, holding the umbrella is both seen and hidden, which like difference and diversity can be subtle or outstanding -the choice become whether one is curious enough to wish to find out more.I have used 22 CT gold – a precious metal that has been used for thousands of years, particularly in the Japanese art of Kintsugi- the repair of damaged ceramic with pure gold signifying healing and learning.I have used common French oil paint- precious to me, but perhaps not as precious as gold to signify class harmony, leading to sharing and unification.