In the 21st century, a vast amount of light have been shed on the LGBTIQ community. Great amount of criticism and small amount of acceptance. Can love win?

Elephants often symoblises strength, stability, honor and tenancity. In today's society, with overpowering greed, we fail to look out for our strength and honor that exist from within. This painting serves a reminded of identifying my strength.

I wake up to her , greeting me 'Good Morning" at the door. I leave home to " come back soon, I'll be waiting". I come home to " What took you so long?!". On the days I feel down, I hear " its okay, Ive got you". These unspoken words have been heard through her warm gestures. The love I receive from her is truly , unconditional. Love you , Zarah.

Buddha, also known as 'the awakened one' has spread his knowledge and teachings worldwide. The head of Buddha, which usually appears protruded, symbolises the disconnection between the mind and body. This state is also known as Bodhisattva.. This painting aims to bring a practise of making decisions, keeping the disconnected mind and body.

Janmashthami, also known as Lord Krishna's Birthday, in the Hindu Tradition. In the Hindu fables, Krishna is well known for his love for butter. Flute and peacock feather are attributed to Lord Krishna. He symbolise compassion, tenderness and love. The eight avatar of Lord Vishnu , Krishna stands for dark. This painting is a tribute to him for Janmashhtami 2018.

Inspired by Peter Drinstin's '3 blue trees on black and white ice'. This painting was done in an outdoor setting at Perth during Autumn (28 degrees celsius). On the contrary to the painting, I found red to symbolise passion, power and danger - which may exist in both weather conditions. The weather conditions, for me, represent the bright and stormy days I experience. What do you see in this?