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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Shortlisted for Victoria Cancer Council Arts Award

Hi, Friends, good news! My still life work, "Alive or Dead" is shortlisted for Victoria Cancer Council Arts Award 2013.  
The final judging will be held at Cancer Council Victoria on the 24th of September, next week. Shortlisted work will be on display at the Arts Awards Exhibition in Melbourne from the 20-26 of October 2013. 

Each artist submits a short statement on work.


Alive or Dead
Are flowers in a pot alive or dead? Balance between life and death is vague, because they are “inseparable two in one.”  My two friends were gone from cancer, but certainly they live in us. It’s very sad when people we love and cherish are taken from us. But it forces us to enjoy the present, make the most of it and move on. The grevilleas show how much they live each moment fully.
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Each moment and everyone is shining in my life.
Today, I saw my most admiring and best known Australian picture book author on a uni campus. We had a wonderful time. I never expected her comments, but she happily looked at my ongoing work and generously gave suggestions. "Do you have more?" she asked me! No, I left them all behind, but I had some life drawings. The lady encourages me so much, saying, "Invite me your book launch at uni!" at good bye. Yes, certainly!

One more good thing was I donated uni my educational picture book designed for children's literacy research. It was very nice to see my familiar librarians. The author, the librarian and I enjoyed a chat.
Ah, nice! I felt each second shining.

I'll work on the project!
Friends, Happy Painting!
















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24 comments:

  1. So happy to hear your painting is short-listed and what a lovely comment to add to it :)

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  2. ¡Enhorabuena Sadami! ¡Y mucha suerte en la final!
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Oh, thank u, Onera!! I just did my best. Cheers, Sadami

      >>>Onera said...
      Congratulations Sadami! And good luck in the final!
      A hug.

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  3. Congratulations, Sadami! This is an honour and I wish you best of luck!

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    1. Thank u, Blaga1 Already I did my best. I'm so happy. Cheers, Sadami

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  4. I love your painting and you also paint lovely paintings with your words and Good Luck

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    1. Thank u, Polly. Artists need writing skills, too in society. Cheers, Sadami

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  5. Yes Sadami, enjoy every second and don't forget to visit the people we love.
    Carpe diem :))))

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    1. Yes, indeed, Lydie! Your say is my rule in life!! Cheers, Sadami

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  6. Wow, Sadami! Congratulations on all these successes! I love what you've written about the still life. The painting and the prose are both exquisitely beautiful!

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    1. Thank u, Katherine. The Australian legend author is very sensitive and caring for me. I'll go on my track, an illustrator. Best wishes, Sadami

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  7. ENHORABUENA SADAMI¡¡¡
    ME ALEGRO MUCHO.
    UN SALUDO DESDE ESPAÑA Y PINTELO TODO DE COLOR.

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    1. Gracias millones, Jose! Están floreciendo a esa flor!!
      Mis mejores deseos, Sadami

      Thanks millions, Jose! You are blooming out like that flower!!
      Best wishes, Sadami

      >>>Jose said...
      SADAMI CONGRATULATIONS!!!
      I AM VERY PLEASED.
      GREETINGS FROM SPAIN AND PINTELO ALL COLOR.

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  8. Excellent news, Sadami! Congratulations!:-)

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    1. Thanks, Anna! Let's enjoy our art and life fully!! Cheers, Sadami

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  9. Wonderful news, Sadami, congratulations! I like your statement, very true!

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    1. Thank u, Judy! You, too, enjoy drawing and life fully! Cheers, Sadami

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  10. Enhorabuena! y suerte en la selección final.
    Un abrazo

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    1. Gracias, Tina! También, disfruta de dibujo. Mis mejores deseos, Sadami

      Thank you, Tina! You, too, enjoy drawing. Best wishes, Sadami

      >>> Tina said...
      Congratulations! and good luck in the final selection.
      A hug

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  11. Congratulations and all the best too for the final selection! Love the statement on "Alive or Dead" : " Balance between life and death is vague, because they are “inseparable two in one.” Beautiful painting too :)

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    1. Thannk u, Meera! Very happy to know you enjoy the post, too. And yes, I believe so like I stated. Let us have a productive day! Cheers, Sadami

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