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25.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Luke Spiliopoulos Self Portrait During Lockdown, graphite on paper... Brass and Masks, oil on linen People often find themselves stumped by the thought of creating art. That each piece must contain a strong expression and conviction, that it must be of purpose. I believe you can find more than enough substance in the appreciation of everyday objects, people and locations by showing these things in ways that pronounce their qualities. You can find endless intrigue in every scene of every day and as an artist I strive to present these moments in my pieces through my own eyes and whatever meaning that a viewer my find while looking at them is as true as the ones I may have had while painting them. I find this true for all works of expression, art or otherwise. Instagram.com/lukespillo Twitch.tv/likespilloart #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

25.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Mary Raphael @maryraphael.art Lime, acrylic... Yellow Ochre Hues, acrylic Opal Hues, acrylic Pandemic, lockdown, isolation Covid-19 caught us unawares. Confusion, fear, anger, anxiety, so many changes in our everyday life. What is this? Where did it come from? How? Strange, so many questions and no answers. One day we have freedom, motivation, visits, dreams, plans. The next alone in the house. Days pass, more anxiety sets in. What do I need to do to keep me sane and help me get through these trying times? Difficult to feel creative right now. Important to focus on doing something, anything. I begin walking; through the park, down to the beach. People walking in the park, walking the dog. I hear laughter. Nature surrounds me. Green grass, blue sea, colour, space, energy, spirituality, inspire me to express this on canvas. How uplifting! Good thoughts return my travels, my journey in life, my art, healing, wellness, freedom. Nature is my inspiration. Now I am motivated. Suddenly I need to paint. Mary Raphael.Art instagram.com/maryraphael.art #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

24.01.2022 A perfect Melbourne day to visit the Antipodean Palette art exhibition. Drop in and meet photographer Menio Kottakis at Steps Gallery. Open today from 11am - 5pm today. Hurry, tomorrow is the last day. ... Exhibition ends Sunday 2 June. See more

24.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition- In Isolation Featuring Pavlos Andronikos The Door in the Wall (animated gif) 1137 x 721... The Magic Settee 962 x 543 The Human Condition 1049 x 718 Strange things happen when youve been in enforced isolation too long. You begin to feel trapped, like an animal in a cage rattling at the bars, frantic for freedom, desperate for company. You stand at your open door looking out, and the house disappears around you. Just a door left, a door in a wall and a cat hugging the wall fearful that it too may vanish like the sociable young wombat whose head and one paw keep appearing and disappearing up in the trees. And then again, sometimes you are overcome by stranger visions, a magic flying settee takes off past your window with a startled child on board. An exotic lizard parks itself in your living room calmly eyeing your camera bag. You fear you are losing your mind and you are. A mist descends and the trees turn ghostly with whispers. You put out your cigarette, youve been alone too long. For relief, you start up your computer and play with pictures- Pavlos Andronikos andronikos.net canarini.net pavlos-andronikos.id.au

24.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Tina Sideris Muse 1 gessoed board, egg tempera, glass, gold leaf, and oil paint... Muse 2 gessoed board, egg tempera, glass, gold leaf, and oil paint Muse 3 gessoed board, egg tempera, glass, gold leaf, and oil paint As the world all took a collective breath and was forced inside, I took the opportunity during the restrictions to make the most of the extra time that fell in my lap. I saw this time as a blessing. I went straight into my art studio and let the work manifest itself while my brain caught up as the art was taking shape. Fortunate for me the intimacy that I lost with my students became time I spent with my family. This time of pause, unexpectedly, provided for a stage of well-being, endless hours in the art studio and in these precious moments my daughters became my muses. This stretch of time allowed me to indulge in the exploration and to trial different materials and techniques. I enjoyed the interchange between materials and techniques, including, the egg tempera technique and the gilded glass technique of Verre Eglomise that was predominant during the Renaissance period. The subject matter for isolation were my three daughters, who subconsciously surrendered themselves and became my muses, as we spent this most precious time together. Their serenity and stillness in a moment of contemplation and reflection, however fleeting, was enchanting. Instagram.com/konstantinas23 #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

24.01.2022 Thank you NEOS KOSMOS! Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition open daily till Sunday 2 June. Weekdays: 10am - 4pm... Weekdays: 11am - 5pm An exhibition not to be missed!

23.01.2022 Have you wondered what it wouldve been like to walk through the In Isolation exhibition? Wonder no more! We have created a gallery where you can navigate through the space, any time (curfew, location and social distancing no longer an issue) at your leisure. Head on over to http://gaclmelbourne.com/g/abouttheartists2020/... scroll down a little and hit Enter Exhibition And if you are so inclined come back and comment on what you think of the experience.. Wed love to hear your thoughts on this virtual walk through exhibition. #greekaustralianartists #diverseartists #inisolationexhibition #antipodeanpalette #antipodeanpaletteexhibition #antipodeanpaletteexhibition2020 #australianartists #painting #digitalimage #multimedia #portrait #stilllife #landscape #compositephotography #photography #blackandwhitephotography #iconography #lithograph #abstract #germanexpressionism #watercolour #waxcrayon #acrylic #eggtempera

22.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring -Kalliroe Tsiatis Untitled 1, acrylic on canvas... Untitled 2, watercolour in paper Untitled 3, wax crayon on paper Being imposed geographical isolation, in anticipation you freeze, you tremble in agony of losing your freedom, your lifes supports, the other peopleyou get the bitter taste of the frailty of your existence. Everything seems to crumble, your status, your image. Then you discover how nice it is to comfort yourself to allow the birth of creative thinking to eventuate, a labour of excruciating pain but also the beauty of being yourself, weak and humble, true to your own free space and dimensions. #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

21.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 -In Isolation Featuring - Christos Avramoudas ´ multimedia (WIP) (700mmx500mm)... Extract from Explanatory note and an invitation for discussion Bernstein once said that when he is amongst people, he feels lonely, and when he is alone, he feels the presence of people and the validity of their actions stronger and more vividly. I have realised that I am quite that sort of person, and if I wanted to do right with this piece of art, I should work on it all alone, especially during the night when there is not much light to look around and noises to distract me. Then, take off my everyday glasses and put the introspective glasses on. The plan was to reach a state where the actions, the events, all that happened during the week and had an impact on me, would become alive again in my mind, urging me to get them out of my system and onto a piece of paper. And then, take these glasses off and put thicker ones on: to examine the mechanisms that allow this convergence, focus on the nature of art, comprehend the structures behind the retina, recognise the world of art as an environment that produces artists and pieces of art (and not the other way around), focus on the linguistic aspect of art, as a subdivision in the domain of culture, that has the function of constituting concrete individuals as subjects. The coronavirus restrictions came after my decision and gave me a good excuse to go to extremes with my isolation. This time I worked on a bigger scale and used more expensive materials. I also wanted to imitate George Braque and make it look more like a landscape and not a human figure (a nude). To use his altitudinous perspective that he also copied from another great European recluse, Cezanne. The waterfall effect of his paintings agreed with my notion of the electrons going down in the cathode.

18.01.2022 "The GACL has for the ninth year showcased an excellent group art exhibition with 15 participating artists across all mediums. What a remarkable evening it was, with a room full of supportive patronage. We are most appreciative of Professor Nikos Papastergiadis' inspiring launch and the Theano Milides' melodic music." Cathy Alexopoulos, President Greek-Australian Cultural League A few captured photos by: Kyad Photography - more to follow. Thank you.

17.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - James Josephides Life (black ink fine liner)... In Isolation speaks of the unique positions of individuals within their collective flowerbeds. Each one of us pollinates the world with our actions, views, thoughts, and ideas. As the world goes through a continuous cycle of life and death, we too, plant seeds with our conscious and subconscious thoughts. These thoughts grow and become new blooms that sprout with movement of life, across every facet of Earth. At times of sudden upheaval, challenges arise. Our emotions are tested. A silver lining however, exists even amongst the darkest of days. When we embrace these unexpected changes, and assess our inner self and perspectives, it encourages us to be more aligned and present along our path in life. As flowers go through seasonal changes, we too experience seasons of emotions throughout life. Optimism plays an important role in encouraging and achieving a balanced direction when faced with challenges. It is when we accept the unfavourable, we allow the favourable to flow into our lives. Just like a flower, it adapts itself accordingly. They withstand external conditions, and find the necessary nourishment in their surroundings in order to allow new growth to develop; to blossom. We learn valuable lessons, especially during times of isolation. We have the ability to grow, learn and share from one another, when mastering through the eyes of ones self. www.jamesjosephides.com.au www.facebook.com/jamesjosephides instagram.com/jamesjosephides #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

17.01.2022 This years Antipodean Palette 2019 People Choice Award Winner, Artist Keo with her creative bronze sculpture; Australiana. Inspired by Kyriakis birthplace capturing Australias unique native flora, fauna, landscapes and roots. It is strongly influenced by the shapes and textures found in nature more specifically on the exploration of the individuality of each native seed pod and gumnut, she states. Congratulations Kyriaki Teo.

16.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Menio Kottakis I Exist - digital image... In Isolation - digital image Iso Eyes - digital image As a photographer I wanted to add to the In-Isolation exhibit for a few reasons. Mostly just to document something from this period of pandemic in my own way. Also, to express and share something about how it might be affecting others. Originally the inspiration was to highlight the effect of isolation on the elderly at this time who are already at a stage of isolation anyway in age and living remotely with little understanding or connection as they approach the end so to speak. I was looking to connect this aspect of their isolation and this situation now affecting all of us. However, things changed so that the plight of being creative and the general stress and difficulty of living with imposed isolation on a person or a family became the theme of the images. From my reading being In-Isolation detracts from being able to create and live freely, as separation means a kind of social death and thwarts the flow of new ideas. In this Isolation the outside world is filled with anxiety and stress and immediate danger. Connecting with the world around us now is less possible, being distanced from it and In-isolation is the new abnormal way to be. Instagram.com/menio_photo facebook.com/meniokottakis #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

16.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Maritsa Micos @maritsa_micos As Above So Below, mixed media on canvas ... Storm Anatomy, mixed media on canvas Isolation meant escaping into new values through the study of new methods of mark marking. A new language formed during my art practice in isolation, one which housed quieter spaces and denser colours. I am currently playing with the idea of leaving information outthe idea what if less is more. The challenge was not to translate everything I see, but rather create spaces which house the information, through this idea I was able to work with new techniques, using new tools to make marks, tools around the house were revolutionary. The German expressionists and their use of colour currently influence me. www.saatchiart.com/maritsamicos Instagram.com/maritsa_micos #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

15.01.2022 9th Annual Antipodean Palette 2019 The Greek-Australian Cultural League is proud to present this year's 9th Annual Art Exhibition "Antipodean Palette" artists. A group of Greek-Australian emerging & established artists are showcasing their works at Steps Gallery, located at 62 Lygon St Carlton till June 2, 2019.... Gallery Opening Hours: Weekdays 10AM - 4PM & Weekends 11AM - 5PM Artists exhibiting are: Angy Labiris, Aphroditi Karalis, Barbara Kitallides, Christella Demetriou, Effie Chaniotis, Helen Sartinas, James Josephides, James Pasakos, Kyriaki Teo, Luke Spiliopoulos, Maritsa Micos, Masonik Arts, Menio Kottakis, Rolando Garay-Matziaris and Sofronis Michaelides Photography by: Kyad Photography - Thank you

13.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Efrossini Chaniotis @efrossiniart Sisters Triptych icon 1... Sisters Triptych icon 2 Sisters Triptych icon 3 For video Modern Icon paintings - The Three Sisters go to YouTube or http://gaclmelbourne.com/g/abouttheartists2020/ (credit to the music in the clip is bros ston agio spiridona.. song by Manolis Hiotis sung by Ioanna Georgakopoulou 1940.) Sitting at my window of my 1st floor, one-bedroom, suburban apartment, I looked out onto the quiet road. Though I had a horizon to gaze upon, more often all I sensed was the close proximity of concrete and the physical distance from being far away from everywhere else! My inside and our collective lock down, inspired me to imagine idealized imagery of what existed outside, beyond Melbourne city. Art gives you the power to create whatever you desire and so that is all I did, non-stop. I escaped into imagery of strength and confidence, sensuality and innocence, independence and kinship, domestic and wild, inner space and expansive space, escape but not disconnection. My modern icons depict sensual, independent musicians with bare feet, with the outside natural world merging with the safety of home. To make the paintings reality even closer, I painted the female subjects seated on the furniture and on rugs and surrounded by objects that also surround me, in my apartment. www.efrossiniart.com www.moderniconart.com facebook.com/efrossiniart Instagram.com/efrossiniart YouTube Efrossini Chaniotis [email protected] #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020

13.01.2022 Circulate to all and celebrate our 10years of the Antipodean Palette

13.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Heidi Seraphim Ghost Town 1 (photography on canvas)... Ghost Town 2 (photography on canvas) Ghost Town 3 (photography on canvas) My name is Heidi Seraphim; I'm a poet and a photographer. I currently live in Melbourne and prior to that, I was living in Greece. In November 2017 I participated in my first exhibition here in Melbourne called Respect, a queer affair. In August 2018 I participated in Antipodean Palette 2018 with my project called Illusions and Dreams. I took my first shy steps into writing back in 2010 when my first poetry collection 'rustling of the psyche was published by Ianos publishing house. I am eternally in love with words and photos. I always had the idea of combining my images with my poems in the back of my mind. Poetry and photography were complimenting each other. The poem is the beginning of each story which is continued or completed with a shot. Each image is selected in a way that marries the meaning of the feeling that my work evokes. Last September, I grabbed my typewriter, wrote one of my poems, shared it through Instagram for the first time and that was the beginning of this beautiful journey of the creation of the lack of postcards. The book is going to be published by the Leaf Publishing house. About my project: Ghost Town Fractures of moments He is looking from a distance at the fading city lights. He is gazing at a city that was vibrating once with colorful sounds and now is sinking into the whispers coming from the courtyards. He brings back from his dusted memory her laughter, her fingers running on his back, the barefoot long walks on the beachall their moments before isolation. She is sitting alone and puffs in and out the white smoke coming from her cigar. Last pleasure, she thinks. She looks at her mobile, whilst trying to adapt into the new reality. Coronavirus, Covid- 19, pandemic, social distancing, isolation, no matter how you call it, the conclusion is still the same. I AM ALONE, she thinks. She misses his laughter, the way he whispered into her ear, before she fell asleep, the sense of his fingers into hers, the smell of his skin... What day is it...? The parking lot is empty, covered by a strange fog. The signs were left alone to give instructions only to shadows and car outlines. They both remembered how they met there back in the old days. You have a parking ticket on your windscreen, he said. No I dont, she replied. No, you dont but now you have my phone number and he placed a piece of paper under the wipers. Now he keeps on staring at the city's distant horizon and she is looking at her phone screen... Her phone buzzed When it falls down well be two souls in the ghost town* *lyrics ghosttown - Madonna instagram.com/heidi_seraphim #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #antipodeanpaletteartexhibition #onlineexhibition

12.01.2022 Introducing very very soon the 15 artists participating in this years virtual exhibition In Isolation.. in a time Of social distancing, self isolation and now for Victoria compulsory mask wearing .. stay tuned.

11.01.2022 Capturing moments with artists, visitors and eclectic works. Drop in to Steps Gallery and admire this years Antipodean Palette art exhibition. Gallery open weekdays 10am - 4pm & weekends 11am - 5pm.

11.01.2022 Visitors admiring the works of artists exhibiting at this years 9th annual Antipodean Palette art exhibition at Steps Gallery. Open today till 5pm. We look forward to welcoming you.... Greek-Australian Cultural League

10.01.2022 Drop in and meet these talented artists exhibiting at this years Antipodean Palette at Steps Gallery. Artists, Helen Sartinas & Barbara Kitallides are at gallery today till 4pm. An exhibition not to be missed. Ends this Sunday 2 June.

09.01.2022 We proudly celebrate the GACL's 50 years and invite you to join us... Saturday 17 August 2019 @ 2pm Panarcadian Association 570 Victoria St North Melbourne ... LEVEL 1: Exhibition Opening @ 2pm (Exhibition also open Sunday 18 August 11am - 3pm) LEVEL 2: GACL's 50 Years Celebrations Look forward to seeing you!

08.01.2022 A kind reminder to all appreciators of poetry, we are pleased to announce a Poetry Afternoon in both English and Greek at Steps Gallery tomorrow. Saturday 25 May 2019 @ 4pm Steps Gallery: 62 Lygon St Carlton ... All welcome

07.01.2022 The Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition celebrating 10 years has this year in 2020, due to a 1 in 100 year pandemic, moved on-line .. check out our webpage on the participating artists http://gaclmelbourne.com/g/abouttheartists2020/ The theme In Isolation is described by Collins Dictionary as follows.. If someone does something in isolation, they do it without other people being present or without help .. This idea of working in isolation is something that most artists d...eal with daily.. so how have these challenging times, quarantining, physical distancing, mask wearing, informed their artwork? Stay tuned as we look at each artist and their work ..

07.01.2022 A POETRY WORKSHOP Writing Poetry: Exploring Metaphor and Rhythm SUNDAY 25th AUGUST 2019 10am to 1pm at KATHLEEN SYME LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRE 251 FARADAY STREET, CARLTON MEETING ROOM 4 (Located on the ground floor)... Facilitated by DR TINA GIANNOUKOS COST $25 Places are limited, please book early. Contact GEORGE & MONIKA Mob: 0402 079 178 Email: [email protected]

06.01.2022 A sneak preview of artists work showcased at this years 9th annual art exhibition Antipodean Palette. Can you identify which exhibiting artists are not pictured? Last day today - Sunday 2 June!! Hurry, an exhibition not to be missed!! ... Todays your chance to admire and purchase the eclectic works of talented Greek Australian artists. Steps Gallery @ 62 Lygon St Carlton Open 11am - 5pm

05.01.2022 You are invited to the official opening of the Greek Australian Cultural Leagues first painting classes Exhibition. Saturday 17 August @ 2pm Panarcadian Building Level 1, 570 Victoria St North Melbourne ... exploration discovery and diversity in painting from twelve amazing students as stated by tutor Mary Raphael.

05.01.2022 You are cordially invited to attend the book launch of The Children of Pan, Arcadians in Australia this Sunday 6th October 2019 at 3-5pm held at the Andrianakos Centre, Alphington Grammar School. Your presence at this momentous occasion will be greatly valued.

05.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Jim Pavlidis @jim.pavlidis Mountain Chapel, lithograph ... This recent lithograph depicts a small and remote mountain chapel on the Greek island of Tinos, which has often been in my thoughts during the pandemic lockdown. For me, isolation has been a positive time as its provided an opportunity to pause and reflect on life. While this might be considered a luxury in Melbourne, where being busy can be a measure of worth, I imagine its a normal part of life for the local folk who visit the mountain chapel. www.jimpavlidis.com Instagram.com/jim.pavlidis #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

04.01.2022 Antipodean Palette 9th annual art exhibition closes for this year at 5pm today. (Ends Sunday 2 June) Drop into Steps Gallery and meet the artists and their works. See you at 62 Lygon St Carlton soon.

04.01.2022 Today in Neos Kosmos on-line .. Featuring one of our Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition Coordinators, Vasy Petros, and several participating artists from the In Isolation on-line Exhibition, Pavlos Andronikos, James Josephides, Christos Avramoudas, Tracey Yannopoulos, Theo Papathomas, and Heidi Seraphim Congratulations to everyone.... And thank you to Neos Kosmos! https://neoskosmos.com//art-rises-above-the-challenges-of/

03.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Tracey Yannopoulos The Approaching Storm... In The Approaching Storm, I am exploring the new world in which we find ourselves the strange disharmony between humanity and nature through the metaphor of a storm. Recent events have made many of us feel a pervading sense of isolation, an awareness of the constantly changing environment, and the impending threat of danger. We are now reminded that we are no match for Mother Nature, we wait out the impending storm together yet apart, fearing and hoping that it passes quickly, leaving minimal damage in its wake. The storm highlights every human beings vulnerability in the natural worldand our modern alienation from it. This painting depicts the coastal region in which I found myself at the start of this pandemic, as the perfect holiday suddenly became a nightmare, and this artwork reflects the sudden tumult of the whole world. When the realisation of how life would change and how quickly, I needed to convey how I felt in an expressive style rather than my usual realistic manner. The seascape, so familiar and comfortable until that day, became unpredictable and violent hence the contrast of dark and light colours, of the beautiful in the midst of the challenging and foreboding. We should never underestimate the power and the untameable force of the natural world. www.trace4art.com Instagram.com/trace4art #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

02.01.2022 Thank you to Sydney Greek Herald for featuring our 15 artists in an article on line today and their paper next Wednesday. To check out the story see the link below- https://greekherald.com.au//10th-anniversary-antipodean-p/... #inisolationexhibition #antipodeanpalette #antipodeanpaletteexhibition2020 @labirissta @efrossiniart @heidi_seraphim @jamesjosephides @jim.pavlidis @lukespillo @maritsa_micos @maryraphael.art @menio_photo @theo.papathomas_art @konstantinas23 @trace4art @vasypetros

02.01.2022 Visit this years 9th Annual Art Exhibition and meet Aphroditi Karalis & Efrossini Chaniotis; two talented artists exhibiting their works at the Antipodean Palette. And yes, most works are for sale. Steps Gallery open 10am till 4pm today! Hurry, closes this Sunday!

01.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Theo Papathomas Petals of Paradise... Sparkling Diamonds Spring Blessings Being in Isolation due to COVID-19, Ive watched the seasons change through my window. Ive attempted to capture petals flying and weeping on to the landscapes creating fireworks in the sky. The petals dancing like musical notes create their own song and dance. Every petal represents a soul with its own personality and aura. Petals like a veil cover the sky creating beautiful rhythms and giving depth, painted with a pallet knife and brush to give texture and a 3D look. These paintings have a peaceful, tranquil quality about them, inviting the viewer to engage within the landscape. Its been difficult being in Isolation, not seeing others, but Ive been creating a lot more. Instagram.com/theo.papathomas_art #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists

01.01.2022 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition 2020 - In Isolation Featuring - Angy Labiris Remembering Greece - Bamboo And Cypresses ... Self Portrait - Contemplating A Plant In Isolation Still Life With Fruit , oil on canvas The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world by surprise. We wonder when it will be over. There have been other epidemics but none that have forced us to change our normal behaviour to this extent. We all hope that we wont see one again in our lifetime. We can no longer travel. We cant go overseas not even interstate. We are all housebound. We are isolated. We wait at home hoping that the virus will go away or will be conquered. We began to see improvement so we start little by little to behave again like normal human beings. We go out of the house, to a restaurant or for coffee. But things again change. We again retreat. Visual artists are still busy. The creative process continues in isolation. The virus has not stopped their work. I have continued to paint but, as outdoor activities are restricted, I have concentrated mainly on indoor subject matter. I painted a self-portrait contemplating the outdoor world. I set up indoor still life subjects or imagine the landscapes of Greece that I long to revisit. Instagram.com/labirissta #inisolation #inisolationexhibition #exhibition #onlineexhibition #antipodeanpalette2020 #artexhibition #greekaustralianartists