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Denise Cross
Agape
Acrylic on canvas
‘Agape’ responds to the lingering effects of a traumatic childhood relationship between mother and daughter, capturing the rawness and struggle at play as she grapples to put love into action. The life-sized self-portrait in the foreground provides opportunity for the viewer to step into the narrative, as an open invitation to find rest at the table, luring them to participate in gazing through the window to unpack further meaning as one’s eyes rhythmically travel throughout the picturesque mystical imagery. Through references to portraiture, surrealism, symbolism, and stylisation the work visualises a path toward a future grounded in love and hope. As Denise humbles herself and refocuses, she is anchored in love and hope, to enable the flow of unconditional love and hope for others, understanding the need to not remain in the trap of unforgiveness.
Size: 90 × 120 cm
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About Denise Cross
Denise Cross is a visual artist undertaking her MVA, working primarily in acrylic painting. The central driving force to Denise’s artwork is to bring to light hidden stories, whether it be from her own tumultuous childhood or from the thought-provoking experiences of others. She has been a finalist in a series of reputable art competitions such as Brisbane Portrait Awards, Percival Portrait Awards, Doyle Art Awards and Brisbane Rotary Art Awards, and has regularly contributed works to solo and group exhibitions, within Queensland and Bangkok. She has been a secondary art teacher for 23 years, completing a BFA and M.Ed.
