Tania Wursig Art in Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia | Artist

Tania Wursig Art

Locality: Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 409 362 949

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25.01.2022 Well, today was the the day I finally entered the Archibald prize and I am so happy to have had my soul sista by my side, @turbly who also entered into the Archibald and Sulman. Love you , and good luck to us both #archibaldprize #soulsisters #portraitpainting

25.01.2022 The wait is over Phoenix du Fenua - Limited edition fine art print is now available https://www.taniawursig.com//phoenix-du-fenua-limited-edit This exclusive edition will be limited to only 50, available in 2 sizes.... Printed with archival pigment ink on Canson premium grade cotton rag paper 310GSM Each print is embossed with my signature logo and hand signed.

23.01.2022 Tuesday in the studio Canvas prep time lapse. #artist #artistatwork #artiststudio #preppingground #canvasprep #newwork #artistsoninstagram

23.01.2022 Wahine Mana - acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 182x122cm

22.01.2022 Wahine Mana - my Archibald entry for 2020. Time- lapse from beginning to end. This portrait means a lot to me on so many levels. Thank you @Taaniko Nordstrom and @Vienna Nordstrom for inspiring this portrait, sharing your stories and culture, and above all, the beautiful connection we have made... I have such admiration for the work you do within your culture and community and I am on board. I cant wait

22.01.2022 A few sketches from this Wednesdays life drawing session at Peach Black with the divine Lulu modeling

22.01.2022 Shes here Fruits de Fenua New limited edition fine art print now available online https://www.taniawursig.com/products/fruits-de-fenua

21.01.2022 #Repost @soldiersrd A couple years back, we needed a spot in Sydney to shoot portraits, for dirt cheap (keep ze overheads down lol) and we got linked up with @taniawursig An talented Australian artist and painter living in a cute studio and apartment, with her daughter. So, we snapped up the offer to use her studio in exchange for a portrait experience for her and her whnau (all non-Mori). In through her doors came tons of bookings, and we were able to capture lots of a...mazing images, because of her manaakitanga, allowing a couple of strangers, a baby, and heaps of Mori whnau from all over, to her space. We connected, shared ideas, experiences and mostly, culture. She had a deep connection with Tahiti already, and their people. As subjects but more, as family (she luckily gets to spend lots of time there). So, lots of the Mori elements she witnessed while watching whakawhanaungatanga, she understood. We had lots in common. But culture, was the leading topic and we spoke about our interpretation and understanding of it, identity, and what it meant to us. We became life long friends. We talked about image use, how ours had been used and sold in the past without permission. She gave insight from her own experiences, and organically, we came to the conclusion. That she would paint us. But, the experience would be a collab, with permission, respect, our mahi blended and interpreted by her hands. And we would have a say in the image and its journey. We knew, it would be a beautiful acknowledgement of the cultural connection we had with Tania. Fast forward to now, a year or so later, and shes painting us!! Like right now lol. And, its absolutely amazing. We cant wait to fill you in on the whole kaupapa for this image, but just quietly, there will be prints to buy!!!! P.S We want to flip how cultural appropriation is often perceived. How using a culture that isnt your own has a process. Through the right steps, and with indigenous voices honoured & heard. That with real connection, sharing of space and ideas. But most importantly, massive krero around culture and identity. Proving, you can culturally APPRECIATE a culture that isnt your own, and their values and beliefs . See more

21.01.2022 Continuing on the path of retrospection - Ive been cleaning my studio this week and found a pile of old portfolios with photographs of works dating back to 1991 I found a few more encaustic paintings I did after one of my trips to Spain, I think these are circa 1998-99. The last pic was from the one and only Bull fight I attended... it was a harrowing experience, a sport that makes no sense. @ Andalucia - Espaa

20.01.2022 Daydreams Nightmare - circa 2001 - Oil on wooden Gothic window shutters. At the end of 99 I moved to Barcelona for a year. There I lived a crazy, large life. I met some of the most eccentric people ever with whom I shared some rather interesting experiences. It was one of the best, and at times, worst era of my life, but I would not change a thing. I used this time to really experiment with my work and recorded my experiences in paint, both in my Barcelona studio ...and the studio in Cadaques. These are just 2 of these works. I found old window frames in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona and dragged them back to my studio near Sagrada Familia, the famous Gaudi cathedral. The first set of windows with shutters tells a story of lost love, the second illustrates the times of sheer craziness I lived with a group of people I met in Cadaques. A picturesque seaside village north of Barcelona next to Port Ligat where Salvador Dali resided. This village seems to conjure up surreal connections, one such encounter was Maria, who claimed to be one of Dalis models, and a former performer in the Crazy Horse circus. We formed the Sunday Club and hosted wild parties in her house in the Pyrenees. This work depicts but a few snapshots of those bizarre and unique times. #retrospect #retrospection #barcelona #spain #artistsjourney #travel #exploration #eccentrictimes #lifeexperience #cadaques #oilpainting #lifeinpainting #lifeinspain See more

20.01.2022 What a treat to listen to my dear friend Mareikura Brightwell speaking in one of his native tongues, Maori, whilst painting these powerful Wahine. This podcasts was released yesterday through @Native Stories The discussion is an important one about colonization and the comparisons between French colonialism in Tahiti and English colonialism in Aotearoa and the important work Mareikura is doing within his tribe and negotiating the repatriation of stolen artifacts from the Br...itish museums etc. Mareikura is of both Tahitian and Maori lineage, and has lived in both countries, so is able to provide important insights as a Polynesian living under these 2 colonial rules as well as within his respective cultures . A very interesting discussion and a must listen . Check it out here https://podcasts.apple.com//p/native-stories/id1438471629 I met Mareikura in Tahiti in 2011 and since then we have developed a deep bond and friendship. He was the one who actually instigated my meeting with @taaniko and @vienords, the subjects of this painting, which I am entering into this years Archibald. Mauruuru roa Mareikura.... so proud to be your friend and I miss you so much #mori #maoriculture #culturalappreciation #archibaldprize #2020 #painting #artistatwork #workinprogress #australianartist #pacificculture #inspiredbyculture #culturalrevival #originalcultures #indigenouspeople #culturalrevolution

20.01.2022 These 2 forces. @taaniko & @vienords These Inspirational Wahine are the subjects of my latest portrait which I will be entering into this years Archibald prize. I am humbled and above all honored by our connection and the reaction so far to this portrait..... we have work to do girls and I am totally up for it. Heres to celebrating a shift , a return to culture and balance #archibaldprize #feminine #australianartist #femaleartist #wahine #wisdom #balance #shift #culturalwisdom #femalepower #mana #portrait #portraitpainting #mori #pacificculture #idigenouspeople #originalculture #love

19.01.2022 Great evening of life drawing at Peach Black gallery with my sista Angie McInerney Goto Its been a while and Im a little rusty but such a great way to get that hand eye connection flowing. Thanks @Matteo Berna Art for hosting these sessions, see you next week.

19.01.2022 20% LOYALTY OFFER ENDS MIDNIGHT SUNDAY - https://mailchi.mp/21271e33/20-off-loyalty-discount-3278618 Last chance to enjoy 20% off fine art prints, details and discount code in link.

18.01.2022 Im so proud and thrilled to have been interviewed by ABC radios Pacific beats program about my Archibald portrait prize entry. Have a listen at the link below https://www.abc.net.au//pac/maori-archibald-entry/12628488

18.01.2022 On the studio floor. Coolest place for me right now #heatwave #sydneysummer #toohot #artistsstudio #artistatwork Not

18.01.2022 The Wahine of @soldiersrd, in my studio These inspiring women are the subjects of my most recent portrait, which I am, most ambitiously entering into this years Archibald portrait prize I feel a strong connection to these warrior women, their connection to, and sharing of culture, their culture, and the work they do to uplift and inspire their Whanau. We have a lot to learn .... time to listen #inspiration #inspiringwomen #wahinetoa #whanau #soldiersrd #warriorwomen #moriculture #sharingculture #learningculture #earthconnection #healingjourney #portrait #portraitsitting @ Tania Wursig Studio Sydney

15.01.2022 Spanish Flamenco series. Another 1999 Flashback. During 98 and 99 I made several extended trips to Spain, then in 2000 I moved to Barcelona for 1 year. I became obsessed with the Spanish Flamenco culture and haunted several Gypsy barios to get my fix. When I was in Granada I visited the Gypsy caves every night to watch them sing and dance their passion and pain. One evening, the Gypsy king noted my enthusiastic attendance and granted me vip free entry to see as much Flame...nco as I wanted for the rest of my stay. I would madly photograph each dance, then one night my camera broke , thankfully I had my sketch book, I began furiously sketching, trying to capture the passion of this wild music and the gestures of this explosive dance. One of the most memorable moments in my life. I have a book full of these frantic flamenco sketches, some of which I turned into paintings and others into loose encaustic works. I still hold both that sketch book and Spain very close to my heart I find when you sketch your experiences it seems to trap memories, emotions, colours, tastes and smells more firmly, and when ever I revisit those sketches it all comes flooding back to me. #retrospective #flasback #artistsjourney #evolution #oldwork #inspirations #oilpainting #encausticpainting #spain #flamenco #flamencoculture #passion #dancing #music #flamencadevivalaferia See more

15.01.2022 Spring Inspiration As we all marvel in the joyous colour and fragrance of Spring, let us remember we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. #spring #motherearth #nature #mothernature #planetearth #naturesbeauty #carefortheplanet #planttrees #respectnature #lovetheearth

14.01.2022 20% OFF LOYALTY OFFER EXTENDED https://www.taniawursig.com/pages/fine-art-print-collections As a gesture of thanks for the continued support during these trying times I am offering 20% off fine art prints online until Sunday 26th July. All prints are embossed or printed with my signature logo and individually hand signed. Details are in the link above.

14.01.2022 Daydreams Nightmare continued. These small works were painted on pieces of natural slate I collected in the hills around Marias house. They were part of the same exhibition I had in Barcelona in 2001. Once again depicting a turbulent yet incredibly enriching period of my life. Most of these stones I painted in Marias isolated home at the foot of the Pyrenees in the village of Cadaques. These bring back such potent memories of a life I lived to the absolute extreme. I hope you enjoy

14.01.2022 A few lusty wenches, all encaustic bar one pastel, circa 1999. 1st one and last 5 were miniatures. #retrospection #retrospect #encausticpainting #femalenudes #sensual #lustsy #eroticart

13.01.2022 SPECIAL OFFER This weekend Im offering a 20% discount on fine art print orders online @ taniawursig.com Simply type in the discount code LOYALTY20 at the checkout. (Offer excludes new edition and A4 edition) #specialoffer #loyaltydiscount #onlineshop #shoponline #weekendsale #weekendspecial #fineartprints #artistsoninstagram #buydirectfromartist

13.01.2022 You can now shop my 2020 new limited edition prints online at https://www.taniawursig.com//new-limited-edition-prints-20 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CEoohiAghdD/

12.01.2022 Nude studies circa 1998. I used to attend life drawing groups and also invite models into my studio to draw from life. It really is one of the best tools to train your eyes to really see, as well as exercise your hand to swiftly capture raw moments and emotion. Gotta get a life drawing group together again @turbly @blakdouglas @carlosbob #retrospection #retrospective #lifedrawing #lifestudy #artiststudio #nudestudy #femalenude #figurativeart #figurativepainting @ Tania Wursig Studio Sydney

12.01.2022 Signing off - packing up these Limited edition A4 fine art prints bound for the US This collection, limited to only 10 per image, is almost sold out grab yours at this link: https://www.taniawursig.com//christmas-a4-limited-edition-

11.01.2022 Shipped these babies off to their new homes today in the US, France, New Caledonia and NZ, along with 30 other orders. Thanks again to the team @cie_elledigital for, not only producing the highest quality fine art reproductions, but for delivering them to me late last night so I could continue painting. Thank you #fineartprints #gicleeprint #canvasprints #fineartreproduction #australianartist #artiststudio #polynesian #inspired #art #buydirectfromtheartist #artonline @ Tania Wursig Studio Sydney

10.01.2022 Desnuda - circa 1999, was a busy year. Some larger oil paintings inspired by my life drawing studies.... thank you to my muse at the time @melcansellart @ Tania Wursig Studio Sydney

09.01.2022 its finished and being delivered tomorrow. #archibaldprize #2020 #portraitpainting #australian #portraitprize #australianartist

09.01.2022 What an incredible photo shoot yesterday with the divine Midori Goto 37 weeks pregnant. I cant wait to paint you you goddess mama

08.01.2022 ‘Vahine Tahiti’ - acrylic on vintage Tahitian postcard images on canvas, 61x61cm. Mauruuru roa to my stunning muse Wan Heitiarii Another piece finished for my upcoming Open Studio exhibition opening Wednesday 2nd December. The opening night is fully booked, but you are welcome to pop in to view the exhibition between 12-4pm on the 3rd, 4th and 5th December at Tania Wursig Studio Sydney

08.01.2022 Nothing better than a clean and tidy studio. Ready now for some creative chaos #artiststudio #artiststudiospace #springclean #creativespace #sydney #artistsoninstagram @ Tania Wursig Studio Sydney

06.01.2022 Tuesday in the studio - details of a large work in progress. #workinprogress #artistatwork #details #painting #paintingdetails #paintinginprogress #maori #wahine #portraitpainting #portraiture #pacificculture

06.01.2022 I have a new collection of limited edition prints now available online Tip - if you subscribe to my list you get a 15% off discount code https://www.taniawursig.com//new-limited-edition-prints-20

04.01.2022 Challenge accepted @nouknayz @sahajonze @turbly @zoeanna_bell #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomen #riseoftheamazons #sisters #sisterhood #femaleempowerment #femaleartist

04.01.2022 Muse de la Jardin New limited edition fine art print now available online https://www.taniawursig.com//mana/products/muse-de-lajardin Muse @Te Raina

04.01.2022 Friday in the studio Details from a new painting in progress #workinprogress #paintingdetails #newpainting #portraitpainting #sisters #wahine #wahnau #sisterhood #strongwomen #maori #culture #family #sharingculture

01.01.2022 How good do these large prints look thanks to the team @cie_elledigital. These fine art prints are off to their new homes in the US, France and New Zealand. #fineartprints #canvasprints #gicleeprint #fineartreproduction #archivalprint #artistsoninstagram #artoninstagram #artonline #buydirectfromtheartist #shoponline #onlinegallery #australianartist #polynesian #inspired #art @ Tania Wursig Studio Sydney