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Greeting from HSIN LIN to you! May the year of the Rabbit bring your happiness, good health, prosperity and lots of pleasant surprises!
Have you visited our latest public art display at Ringwood Lake Park? If you haven’t, mark your calendar and join us on the official launch on the 4th of Feb (Saturday) at 2 pm! We are honoured to have Gordon Carter, President of Ringwood Art Society to open the event, and Councillor Rob Steane, The Mayor of Maroondah to launch the public art to the public. When: 4th of Feb (Saturday) 2-2:30 pm Where: Ringwood Lake Playground, Ringwood Lake Park 172 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood VIC 3134 Launch exclusive event: Post a photo of you with the artwork and tag @Helloinnerpeace & @artsinmaroondah on Facebook or Instagram to receive a free artist card! It’ll be a wonderful chance to meet the community, a free event and everyone’s welcome! Come join us for an artist talk, a poem reading session –By Poet Lauren M. Hancock, a Gold Coin Raffle draw, Giveaway and more! Featured Artwork in the public art- A Lifetime Sunshine -Flowering Gum - Corymbia Ficifolia (2022) By HSIN LIN. Artist Acrylic on canvas. 76.2 (W) x 121.9 cm (H) Affirmation: Let me be your sunshine on a rainy day, in the darkest hours, every day to shine your day. Quote from the original article by Maroondah City Council: Local artist Hsin Lin and local poet Lauren M. Hancock collaborated to produce this artwork in Ringwood Lake Park. Featuring the red-flowering gum, this work celebrates the beauty of native vegetation in full bloom. The artist says: Imagine a lifetime is a flower blooming. As with our individual identities, each flower is unique in appearance, blooming during different seasons and life stages. Having the artwork in this certain location, a place we love and belonged, where children grow, seeing the flowers in full bloom reminds everyone that we are alive, vibrant, and blossoming. This project - Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone was developed through funding from the Maroondah City Council Arts and Cultural Grant Program. Location: Ringwood Lake Playground, Ringwood Lake Park, 172 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood. Signage Design and Implementation _ @micio_melbourne Meanwhile, If you would like to collect the original artwork, welcome to visit my online shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Happy collecting & I Hope to see you at the event! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Studio time! Do you know this is an artwork that I painted about the bonds between family? Cymbidium Orchid Flower also symbolizes Love, beauty and refinement. Feature artwork in the photos - Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids (2020) By HSIN LIN 40.6 x 50.8cm Artist Acrylic on Canvas Ready to hang & Side panels painted. Affirmation – Breathe in Slowly. I will carry all your worries. We are stronger together. Orchids have been cultivated for thousands of years. In the Victorian era, orchids were considered a symbol of luxury and wealth. With their exotic appearance, orchids have long been associated with perfection and passion. Enjoy the making of this artwork please visit the link in below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRVIerxZfl4 Link in here or DM for inquiry If you would like to collect this particular artwork. Hope you enjoy & have a happy holiday! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Hello friends, what's your goal for 2023? The new year is a wonderful time for a new goal, full of promise and opportunity. Years ago I made my goal as I wanted to paint better and bigger.
With some of the projects that I've been working on for 2022 wrapping up, this extra-large artwork counts as a breakthrough in my artist's career with no doubt. Meanwhile, it is also the largest artwork that I have ever painted. Not to mention how much I love the process as well as the outcome. Are you happen to look for a large statement piece for a special place in your home, office or even holiday house, this might be the one to attract every guest's attention! I present you the latest also the largest artwork fresh off my studio- A Plentiful Harvest - Passion Flower and Fruit By HSIN LIN 7/12/2022 Acrylic on triple primed gesso stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. The sides are painted Black. Ready to hang, D rings and wire attached at the back in gallery standard. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sealed with clear varnish. 152.4cm (W) x 121.9cm (H) x 3.83cm (D) Affirmation: What pleases us shapes our harvest. To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork is inspired by the Passion Vine that I spotted in my neighbourhood close to my art studio. I was fascinated by those interesting fringed petals and splendorous tendrils; the white petals shine bright like precious gems under the sunshine. Fun Fact about these unusual blossoms - Passion Flower Essence is used to purify and strengthen one’s connection to unconditional love even nowadays. A Truly Special and Symbolic Gift- Passion Flower, was named by Roman Catholic priests in the 15th and 16th centuries for the Passion of Jesus Christ. There were old sayings that the flower's five petals and five-petallike sepals represented the 10 faithful apostles. The circle of filaments in the centre of the bloomsome stands for the Crown of Thorns. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Link here if you would like to be the new owner of this gorgeous piece. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Happy new year everyone, may your 2023 be A Plentiful Harvest.:) Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Hey 😊Can I tell you a story?
So, the project is delivered in full this week so that I can finally reveal what I’ve been working on for the past 10 months. Not gonna lie, the original artwork took me almost 1 year to paint. (Full video link in bio in my youtube channel !) If you live around the area, you may already saw our new and vibrant public art display in the park. Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone. A public art project led by visual artist Hsin Lin, collaborate with poet Lauren M. Hancock. The installation is now available to view at Ringwood Lake Park, Melbourne, Australia. This project is supported by Maroondah City Council. Signage Design and Implementation _ @micio_melbourne Location : Ringwood Lake Playground, Ringwood Lake Park 172 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood VIC 3134 Featured Artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine -Flowering Gum - Corymbia Ficifolia (2022) By HSIN LIN. Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit: https://youtu.be/kwrdyvCl26w Artist Acrylic on canvas. 76.2 (W) x 121.9 cm (H) Affirmation: Let me be your sunshine on a rainy day, in the darkest hours, every day to shine your day. We are honoured to attend the Grant Recognition Event on 20 July at The Karralyka Centre and pleased and humbled to be invited by Gordon, president of Ringwood Art Society to give a briefing of the project at RAS sponsor’s night on August 8. A special thank you to Gordon who auspices our project. Last but not least, there are so many people that I would like to say thank you to. It wasn’t an easy journey and we wouldn’t be able to make it without all your love and support. We really look forward to seeing everyone at the official launch event on Feb 2023, date TBA & we will have the poet Lauren M. Hancock present an exclusive reading session for you so please stay tuned! Blossoms of Life – The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone © 2022 Lauren M. Hancock Inspire grow bloom empower we look to Nature and see her unfold beautifully hour by hour, orange blossoms unfurl and dance vitality within, creation what a trance. Hungry bees and birds yearn for nectar anonymously visiting collecting for themselves and others, the artist and the poet observe from away smiling at each other and the precious scene they have to appreciate this fine day. Upon her canvas the artist dabs a spot of white against green as contrast the poet gnaws her pencil thoughtfully, a phrase emerges from her mind she scrawls it down quickly. Together they’ll create a scene of sumptuous colours and phrases which capture a moment flowingly, their duet of vivid blossoms the artist and the poet friends creating so joyously. Happy Holiday everyone & hope the artwork brings you a big smile when you see it! Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Season’s greetings everyone! An early Merry Christmas to all my new & old friends. Where ever you are , I hope you are well, healthy and happy.😊I am back for the 1st blog post of December 2022! ❤️
Featured artwork in this photo- We Are One - Kangaroo Paw, Grevillea and Clivia - Australian Garden (2021) By HSIN LIN Original artwork Sold. LIMITED EDITION Giclée prints are available. Affirmation – We are all the waves in the ocean, together we are one. Australian native plants are one of my favourite themes to study and paint. I especially love how our native plants survive all kinds of extreme weather conditions in their own unique ways and still stand tall. It reminds me that we shall never give up no matter what kind of difficulty we encounter in life. Kangaroo Paw- originates from western Australia. The most common meaning for the bloom is uniqueness and individuality. Succulent symbolize Loyalty and endurance. Grevillea symbolizes courage, primarily native to Australia, are evergreen shrubs or trees of great beauty with needle-like to fern-like foliage and incredibly flamboyant flowers. Clivia is also a very common plant that you can find in the Australian garden, also known as the Natal lily or bush lily. The spiritual meaning of the blossoms is very positive. Its symbolic meaning comes from the appearance- of tall, straight leaves, symbolising fortitude, unyielding, modesty and gentleness. Link here if you would like to collect a LIMITED EDITION print of this particular artwork. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Thanks for reading & Until next time ! :) Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season.
I can't describe how much I love this piece. After months of production, It's finally here ! I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like flowers. A Lifetime Companion – White Lilies By HSIN LIN 11/11/2022 Artist Acrylic on Acid-free canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. The artwork painted extends to all Side panels. D rings and wire are attached at the back. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sealed with clear varnish. 75 (W) x 75 cm (H) x 2.5 cm (D) Affirmation: You are my home and love all at once, forever and always. White lilies symbolise purity, virtue, commitment and rebirth, and are often used at weddings. They can also represent a rejuvenation of the soul. In this particular artwork, those subtle, tiny fallen pollen on those silky soft petals, leaf veins and the texture of flower buds are definitely my favourite details. It is such a joy to paint, to study the lights and shades on these gorgeous blossoms. A journey that I have enjoyed so much. It's a coincidence that I ended up having two lilies in this artwork, which reminds me of our relationship with ourselves, with others and with the world. The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine. Artwork inspired by nature at Mornington peninsula, Summer, 2022. -HSIN LIN -Bloom like flowers - Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings that celebrate native and common flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them. Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas. Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit: https://youtu.be/zH9gVIrbqMY Link in above If you would like to collect this particular artwork. Hope you enjoy! Warmest Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Special thanks to Mont Marte for the invitation and featuring my self- portrait- Poise and Pride in the press , my great pleasure to have your love and support.
Quote from original article - How to paint realistic portraits with acrylics by Hsin Lin Contemporary nature artist Hsin Lin, (@helloinnerpeace) is stepping us through how to paint realistic portraits with acrylics. Hsin’s added her signature florals to the artwork, so you can also learn a thing or two about painting realistic flowers too. "This artwork is called “Poise and Pride.” In April 2018, it was awarded the ‘Highly Commended Acrylic’ in The Hut Gallery Open Award Exhibition. The goal of my art journey has always been to stay true to myself and be true to the present moments. In this work, I decided to add in the flowers from my front yard - peony stands for honour, and bush lily stands for good luck. In order to capture the details in this artwork, it actually took me several months to re-reconnect to myself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I absolutely enjoyed painting these photo-realistic flowers, sometimes I even have dreams full of beautiful, delicate flower petals after a long day in the studio, which is totally worth it. I always want to deliver an important message in my floral series. Now is the very best time to be alive. Be at the moment, be yourself. Whenever you are experiencing difficulty, life itself can be bloomed like flowers with no fear." - By HSIN LIN {Enjoy the making of this artwork}
If you want a more clean-finished result, apply another layer of varnish spray. Or what I do is I brush another thin layer of diluted gesso and let dry for a day.
When it comes to the main flowers, I start with darker tone and then blended in white for a lighter tone which is added gradually step by step, so the colour hue would stay in harmony as a whole for the painting. Then more white is added in where the light sits.
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Hsin Lin is a contemporary nature artist living in Melbourne. For Hsin, painting is a form of meditation where she often reflects and finds meaning in her everyday life. You can find out more about Hsin Lin, her creative journey and her art practice, full article link in here. Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Hope everyone's having a wonderful day & enjoy the demonstration !Happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Good day everyone ! No matter wherever you are, I hope you are healthy, happy and well. I am back with some photos from the award ceremony !
To me, this artwork is a perfect one to respond to the theme. It is also an artwork for everyone who didn’t give up when going through the low point in life. Much appreciated to Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) for the great honour, as well as congratulations to all the winners. National Mental Health Month 2022 Awareness Campaign theme: ‘Building Resilience’ *This particular artwork - A LifeTime Grit - has won two prizes. * List of Awards- 1. Oct 2022 - A LifeTime Grit - 3rd Prize for the National Mental Health Month Art Competition 2022. Award is presented on Oct 1st 2022 at Parliament House, Melbourne. 2. July 2022 – A LifeTime Grit - Highly Commended award in The Victorian Artists Society WINTER SELECT EXHIBITION. A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021) Artist Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas. Artwork extends to all Sides. 76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) (D) By HSIN LIN Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life. {Press Update} *This Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) is featured in Maroondah City Council’s news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. * Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart {Award Update} A Lifetime Grit - 3rd Prize in National Mental Health Month Art Competition 20223/10/2022
{Award Update} Good day everyone ! No matter wherever you are, I hope you are healthy, happy and well. I am back with the 1st blog post on Oct along with an award update!
My absolute pleasure to receive the award on the official launch of National Mental Health Month in Parliament House, Victoria on the 1st of Oct. National Mental Health Month 2022 Awareness Campaign theme: ‘Building Resilience’ To me, this artwork is a perfect one to respond to the theme. It is also an artwork for everyone who didn’t give up when going through the low point in life. Much appreciated to Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) for the great honour, as well as congratulations to all the winners. *This particular artwork - A LifeTime Grit - has won two prizes. * List of Awards- 1. Oct 2022 - A LifeTime Grit - 3rd Prize for the National Mental Health Month Art Competition 2022. Award is presented on Oct 1st 2022 at Parliament House, Melbourne. 2. July 2022 – A LifeTime Grit - Highly Commended award in The Victorian Artists Society WINTER SELECT EXHIBITION. A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021) Artist Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas. Artwork extends to all Sides. 76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) (D) By HSIN LIN Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life. {Press Update} *This Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) is featured in Maroondah City Council’s news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. * Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart {Project Preview Update}
This particular artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine (2022)- is featured in the project - Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone. A public art project led by visual artist Hsin Lin, collaborate with poet Lauren M. Hancock. The mural and poem will be installed at Ringwood Lake Park, Melbourne, Australia. Blossoms of Life -The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone is supported by Maroondah City Council. Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit: https://youtu.be/kwrdyvCl26w A Lifetime Sunshine -Flowering Gum - Corymbia Ficifolia By HSIN LIN 01/09/2022 Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. The artwork painted extends to all Side panels. D rings and wire are attached at the back. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sealed with clear varnish. 76.2 (W) x 121.9 cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D) Affirmation: Let me be your sunshine on a rainy day, in the darkest hours, every day to shine your day. I started this artwork around Dec 2021. It’s been a long journey, sunny days and rainy days. Long working hours required determination and faith to be achieved. The process wasn’t an easy task but It’s a challenge that I enjoyed, and I am happy to say I finally have it completed around September 2022. By the time I have this artwork completed, I decided to name this artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine, which is an extension of my previous artworks – A Life Time Journey, A Life Time blessing, A Life Time Commitment, A Life Time Love, A Life Time Story and A Life Time Grit. I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like flowers. To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Flowering Gum tree- Corymbia Ficifolia (Baby Orange) in bloom in the flowering season, one of the main reasons that I always come back to the Royal Botanic Garden. In this particular artwork, there are flowers in full bloom gloriously under the sunlight, flowers in the blooming stage, as well as with closed buds most rounded and showing colour and buds with caps lifting on ready to bloom. Those are metaphor for all the precious moments in lifespan development. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection. The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine. Artwork inspired by nature at Royal Botanic Garden, Cranbourne, Spring, 2022. -HSIN LIN Corymbia ficifolia A Western Australian native tree with several small outlying populations further to the East, grows on sandy soils in low-lying areas of woodland. Corymbia Ficifolia -Baby Orange, belongs to the family- MYRTACEAE. A small Australian flowering gum growing to around 3-4m tall. One of the most outstanding flowering trees in Australia with conspicuous flowers in vermillion-orange that cover the canopy in summer, followed by large woody fruits known as honkey nuts. The brilliant orange flowers in summer bring the birds into the garden. A gum tree for every garden, the eucalyptus flowers for everyone. -Bloom like flowers - Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them. Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas. Blossoms of Life – The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone © 2022 Lauren M. Hancock Inspire grow bloom empower we look to Nature and see her unfold beautifully hour by hour, orange blossoms unfurl and dance vitality within, creation what a trance. Hungry bees and birds yearn for nectar anonymously visiting collecting for themselves and others, the artist and the poet observe from away smiling at each other and the precious scene they have to appreciate this fine day. Upon her canvas the artist dabs a spot of white against green as contrast the poet gnaws her pencil thoughtfully, a phrase emerges from her mind she scrawls it down quickly. Together they’ll create a scene of sumptuous colours and phrases which capture a moment flowingly, their duet of vivid blossoms the artist and the poet friends creating so joyously. Original Artwork is now on show at 9 - 26 Sep 2022 VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION at The Victorian Artists Society. Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart A Lifetime Sunshine -Flowering Gum - Corymbia Ficifolia
By HSIN LIN 01/09/2022 Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. The artwork painted extends to all Side panels. D rings and wire are attached at the back. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sealed with clear varnish. 76.2 (W) x 121.9 cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D) Affirmation: Let me be your sunshine on a rainy day, in the darkest hours, every day to shine your day. I started this artwork around Dec 2021. It’s been a long journey, sunny days and rainy days. Long working hours required determination and faith to be achieved. The process wasn’t an easy task but It’s a challenge that I enjoyed, and I am happy to say I finally have it completed around September 2022. By the time I have this artwork completed, I decided to name this artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine, which is an extension of my previous artworks – A Life Time Journey, A Life Time blessing, A Life Time Commitment, A Life Time Love, A Life Time Story and A Life Time Grit. I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like flowers. To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Flowering Gum tree- Corymbia Ficifolia (Baby Orange) in bloom in the flowering season, one of the main reasons that I always come back to the Royal Botanic Garden. In this particular artwork, there are flowers in full bloom gloriously under the sunlight, flowers in the blooming stage, as well as with closed buds most rounded and showing colour and buds with caps lifting on ready to bloom. Those are metaphor for all the precious moments in lifespan development. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection. The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine. Artwork inspired by nature at Royal Botanic Garden, Cranbourne, Spring, 2022. -HSIN LIN Corymbia ficifolia A Western Australian native tree with several small outlying populations further to the East, grows on sandy soils in low-lying areas of woodland. Corymbia Ficifolia -Baby Orange, belongs to the family- MYRTACEAE. A small Australian flowering gum growing to around 3-4m tall. One of the most outstanding flowering trees in Australia with conspicuous flowers in vermillion-orange that cover the canopy in summer, followed by large woody fruits known as honkey nuts. The brilliant orange flowers in summer bring the birds into the garden. A gum tree for every garden, the eucalyptus flowers for everyone. -Bloom like flowers - Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them. Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas. {Press Update} This particular artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine (2022)- is featured in the project - Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone. A public art project led by visual artist Hsin Lin, collaborate with poet Lauren M. Hancock. The mural and poem will be installed at Ringwood Lake Park, Melbourne, Australia. Blossoms of Life -The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone is supported by Maroondah City Council. Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit: https://youtu.be/kwrdyvCl26w Blossoms of Life – The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone © 2022 Lauren M. Hancock Inspire grow bloom empower we look to Nature and see her unfold beautifully hour by hour, orange blossoms unfurl and dance vitality within, creation what a trance. Hungry bees and birds yearn for nectar anonymously visiting collecting for themselves and others, the artist and the poet observe from away smiling at each other and the precious scene they have to appreciate this fine day. Upon her canvas the artist dabs a spot of white against green as contrast the poet gnaws her pencil thoughtfully, a phrase emerges from her mind she scrawls it down quickly. Together they’ll create a scene of sumptuous colours and phrases which capture a moment flowingly, their duet of vivid blossoms the artist and the poet friends creating so joyously. [Exhibition] - 9 - 26 Sep 2022 VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION at The Victorian Artists Society. Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart 15th Aug -2nd Sept 2022 - HSIN LIN solo exhibition -WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT at Bendigo Bank Carlton Art Gallery!
Much appreciate Bendigo Bank Melbourne for having me, we had a great day installing artworks in your beautiful Art Space. And a big shout out to Jade, such a pleasure finally meeting you and all the lovely staff in person! About the exhibition- Hsin Lin’s series WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The series features original acrylic paintings with bold and spontaneous brushstrokes that celebrate native Australian flowers, and wildlife and highlights the structures that intertwine and support them. Featured Artworks - 1. Let’s Make A Wish - Banksia Menziesii (Menzies Banksia)- Original Artwork By HSIN LIN -Ready To Hang 2. The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers - Ready To Hang- Original artwork by HSIN LIN 3. Sun Shines Brighter When I Am With You 4. Our Safe Place - Digitalis Purpurea 5. All The Wonderful Feelings - Flowering Gum 6. Love Struck 7. Spring Euphony 8. Good Food, Good Mood. 9. Beach Patrol 10. Sail Away With Me Come visit us for a feast for the eyes, super friendly service as well as purchase your favourite artworks/ Mugs and Artist Cards of mine on the spot. DM for info or Link in bio! Address : Bendigo Bank Carlton 282 Lygon Street Carlton VIC 3053 8:30am-2.00pm Mon-Fri. Meanwhile, If you are interested in the story and concept behind the artwork, welcome to visit my official website or simply send me a DM. Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition! Stay healthy everyone & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart 🌟Now On Show! 🌟- 15th Aug -2nd Sept 2022 - HSIN LIN solo exhibition -WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT at Bendigo Bank Carlton Art Gallery!
Much appreciate Bendigo Bank Melbourne for having me, we had a great day installing artworks in your beautiful Art Space. And a big shout out to Jade, such a pleasure finally meeting you and all the lovely staff in person! About the exhibition- Hsin Lin’s series WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The series features original acrylic paintings with bold and spontaneous brushstrokes that celebrate native Australian flowers, and wildlife and highlights the structures that intertwine and support them. Featured Artworks - 1. Let’s Make A Wish - Banksia Menziesii (Menzies Banksia)- Original Artwork By HSIN LIN -Ready To Hang 2. The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers - Ready To Hang- Original artwork by HSIN LIN 3. Sun Shines Brighter When I Am With You 4. Our Safe Place - Digitalis Purpurea 5. All The Wonderful Feelings - Flowering Gum 6. Love Struck 7. Spring Euphony 8. Good Food, Good Mood. 9. Beach Patrol 10. Sail Away With Me Come visit us for a feast for the eyes, super friendly service as well as purchase your favourite artworks/ Mugs and Artist Cards of mine on the spot. DM for info or Link in bio! Address : Bendigo Bank Carlton 282 Lygon Street Carlton VIC 3053 8:30am-2.00pm Mon-Fri. Meanwhile, If you are interested in the story and concept behind the artwork, welcome to visit my official website or simply send me a DM. Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition! Stay healthy everyone & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Much appreciated to Gordon, president of Ringwood Art Society for inviting us to your Sponsor’s night earlier this week, a truly wonderful evening full of informative demonstrations and of course finally meeting all the lovely members. Featured Artwork in the photos- A Lifetime Grit.
Me and Lauren, we are pleased and humbled to be able to give a briefing on our upcoming project: Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone By Hsin Lin & Lauren M. Hancock -A collaborative public art project between visual artist Hsin Lin and poet Lauren M. Hancock. The mural and poem will be installed at Ringwood Lake Park. - The project -Blossoms of Life is supported by Maroondah City Council's Arts and Cultural Grants 2022/23 and is fortunate to be auspice by Ringwood Art Society. Maroondah City Council Arts & Cultural Grant Program - (Quote from offocial Website) Maroondah City Council's Arts and Cultural Grants Program supports a diverse and culturally rich Maroondah through community driven projects, initiatives and events that increase arts profile and participation. These initiatives may focus on a wide variety of art forms. We are grateful to have your love and support really and looking forward to seeing everyone at the official launch event! Last for not least, special thanks to Linda & Violetta for come to say hi to us, you guys are amazing really! Stay healthy everyone & stay tuned for more updates! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Good day everyone ! No matter wherever you are, I hope you are healthy, happy and well. I am back with a latest video update! - I am pleased and humbled to receive the Highly Commended Award for the original artwork – 'A Lifetime Grit, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa'(2021)! Much appreciated Victorian Artists Society and thank you to the judge - Julia Ciccaroni for the honor. congratulations to all the winners ! This award means a lot. This artwork is one of my (and collectors’ ) favourites that already has multiple prints established around Australia since it launched and I am pleased that this particular artwork has the judge’s love. Featured artwork in the photos- A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021) Artist Acrylic on canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. The artwork painted extends to all Side panels. 76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) x 3.5cm (D) By HSIN LIN {Press Update} *This particular Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) was also featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. * Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life. Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (Mottlecah), a sprawling mallee endemic to Western Australia. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection. The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine. Come visit us at VAS 2022 Winter Select Exhibition, open to the public. Viewing until Monday 25 July Opening Hours: 10am - 4pm weekdays 1pm - 4pm weekends during exhibitions Address - 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne,Victoria Meanwhile, If you are interested in the story and concept behind the artwork, welcome to visit my official website link in bio or simply send me a DM. Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition! Stay healthy everyone & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart How's everyone during this cold weather? Wherever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy! In the 2nd blog post of July, I am back with great news for you! –
I am pleased and humbled to receive the Highly Commended Award for the original artwork – 'A Lifetime Grit, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa'(2021)! This artwork is one of my (and collectors’ 😊) favourites that already has multiple prints established around Australia since it launched and I am pleased that this particular artwork has the judge’s love. Much appreciated to the judge - Julia Ciccarone , as well as The Victorian Artists Society. This award means a lot. Featured artwork in the photos- A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021) Artist Acrylic on canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. The artwork painted extends to all Side panels. 76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) x 3.5cm (D) By HSIN LIN {Press Update} *This particular Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) was also featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. * Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life. Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (Mottlecah), a sprawling mallee endemic to Western Australia. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection. The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine. Come visit us at VAS 2022 Winter Select Exhibition, open to the public. Viewing until Monday 25 July Opening Hours: 10am - 4pm weekdays 1pm - 4pm weekends during exhibitions Address - 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne,Victoria Meanwhile, If you are interested in the story and concept behind the artwork, welcome to visit my official website link in bio or simply send me a DM. Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition! Stay healthy everyone & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart How's everyone? Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy! In the first blog post of July, I am back with a video of our current exhibition for you!
A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa{NEW!} & White Has All the Possibilities are now on show with Camberwell Art Show 2022! One of Australia’s leading selected entry art shows featuring many of Australia’s top artists is back again at Swinburne University from 25th June to 3rd July 2022. An awesome exhibition with brillient selection of original artworks, make sure to drop by before 3rd July! This year I have two artworks in the show- 1. White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses Artist Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. D rings and wire attached at the back in gallery standard. Artwork painted extend to all Sides. 50.8 (W) x 61cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D) 2. A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa 29/10/2021 Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. The artwork painted extends to all Side panels. D rings and wire are attached at the back. 76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) x 3.5cm (D) *These two Artworks were also featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. By Maroondah City Council | Arts In Maroondah Published date -24th Feb 2022 , Melbourne, Victoria. * Hope you guys enjoy the video ! Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Hello to my new friends and old friends. How are you? No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. I am back with my 2nd blog post for June 2022. Sharing my latest studio photos with you and a precious moment while Cadbury wanted to join me and say hi! :)
Featured artwork in the studio photos – 🏆This painting Splendid-Tuberose Begonia is also an award-winning painting as the Highly Commended Oil and Acrylic in the Box Hill Art Group 2017 Annual Exhibition. Splendid- Tuberose Begonia {Award Winner!} 50.8 x 61 cm Artist Acrylic on canvas Hsin Lin’s new exhibition and series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats and that support and connect them. Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas. Exhibition History- -[2022 Solo Exhibition] Feb -April 2022 - Bloom Like flowers by HSIN LIN presented by Maroondah City Council | Arts In Maroondah at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery. -25th-27th August 2017 - Box Hill Art Group 65th Art Exhibition @ Box Hill Town Hall -Oct. 1, 2017 - Oct. 29, 2017 Allen & Peg Lowe Annual Award Exhibition 2017 @The Hut Gallery -March 17th-18th 2018 44TH KNOX ART SHOW @ Knox Community Arts Centre -21st March- 4th April 2019 -Artist of The Month- Bloom Like flowers series - Artworks Exhibited at Riot Art Eastland Westfield -3rd -26th May 2019 Streeton Roberts McCubbin Awards Exhibition @ Sherbrooke Gallery -1st - 28th September 2019 - Bloom Like Flowers Solo Exhibition by HSIN LIN, Knox Immerse by Knox city council, Upper Ferntree Gully, Melbourne -10 Feb – 2 March 2020 -Artist of The Month -HSIN LIN, Riot Art Knox Westfield -12 FEB - 1 MAR 2021 VAS SUMMER EXHIBITION @The Victorian Artists Society Enjoy the making of this artwork welcome to visit the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOTsI_9NLwg Link here - Splendid-Tuberose Begonia - if you would like to collect this particular artwork. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Hello everyone! No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. Welcome back to my 1st blog of June 2022.
I am back with a quick update for artworks availability : 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Featured Artwork in the solo exhibition, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–
29.The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm 30.Thicker Than Blood, Stronger Than Love -Carnation (2019) Acrylic 42 x 60 cm 31.White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses (2021) Acrylic 50.8 x 61 cm Bloom Like Flowers were presented by Maroondah City Council | Arts In Maroondah #artsinmaroondah Hope you guys enjoy the video ! Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Hello to my new friends and old friends. No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. I am back with my first blog post of May 2022! While I have this blog published, the camellia tree in this particular painting is now in full bloom !
Featured artwork in these studio photos – {Latest Press Update for this artwork} *This particular Artwork –A Wonderful Life (2020) is featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. * A Wonderful Life - White Camellia {Back from previous solo exhibition & now ready for a new home!} By HSIN LIN Artist Acrylic on canvas.Signed at the front and ready to hang. 91.4 x 60.9 cm Artwork painted extends to side panels. Metallic Gold paints are used. It actually shines beautifully when you look at the physical painting. Affirmation – The answers and love are always within. I have this beautiful camellia tree in my front yard which blooms gloriously from every Autumn till Winter. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. I am obsessed with the delightful view of the sunlight reflected on those pure white flower petals, and a bit of yellow/brown/red blended on the flower buds every time I study the bloom. It has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom of this beautiful camellia tree every year, all of them had found their forever home quickly, now you are looking at my latest interpretation of my favourite camellia tree. The Camellia flower speaks to the heart and expresses positive feelings. The flower of Camellia also symbolizes great passion, refinement, faithfulness, and Perfection. When white camellias are presented to someone, it is thought to bring luck. -WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT SERIES 2020- This artwork is painted during the lockdown, a special isolation diary that I wrote with my paintbrushes. That is why I name this artwork – A Wonderful Life – to remind us that there are always sunny days ahead of us as long as we are alive. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine. Artwork inspired by nature in Bayswater, Melbourne, Autumn, 2020. -HSIN LIN Enjoy the work in progress video of this artwork please visit : www.instagram.com/tv/B__HSM-nMoz/ Link here - A Wonderful Life - White Camellia {NEW!} - if you would like to collect this particular artwork. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Happy Easter everyone! Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy!
After an eventful month, I am back with the latest interview on this special day! Special thanks to Paige Booth from Mont Marte Creative Team. I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on Mont Marte website. It was a pleasure working with you. Click the photos to read through or link here for the full article – https://www.montmarte.net/create/articles/creativity-is-always-in-full-bloom-with-hsin-lin Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin. Published date 11 April 2022 Featured Artwork in the interview, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–
Quote from original post- Before Hsin Lin’s paint brushes even begin to touch the canvas, she closes her eyes and meditates under a sky light in her Melbourne studio, imagining the way her flowers and leaves will stretch and grow across the canvas. She opens her eyes, puts her favourite music on, picks up her paint brushes and begins dipping into her paints. For contemporary nature artist Hsin Lin, creating is a form of meditation, a flow state where she reflects and finds meaning. Most of her artworks are painted in acrylic with each of her artworks having an affirmation to communicate her art’s meaning. These affirmations extend far beyond what’s painted on the canvas, hoping others will find joy and comfort in her art. Q: How would you describe yourself? A: Hello beautiful people! I am Hsin Lin, an artist obsessed with the beauty and the form of flowers. Most of my inspiration comes from my observation of the natural world. A short walk from the studio takes me into a beautiful forest and it’s there that I can touch the texture of the tree bark, observe the colours of the current season and feel the sunlight reflecting on the trees and grasses. I often find myself collecting leaves, feathers and other wonderful gifts from nature that have fallen to the ground. I love to observe these in great detail and reflect their beauty in my paintings. Through my paintings, I see flowers as representing life, when I am carefully building up the tiny flower petals and leaf veins, it feels like I’m trying to figure out the uncertainty in life. It is also a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive. As life presents itself, you can fight with all your will or you may dance with the flow, either way, human life is unique, one-of-a-kind and this journey belongs to you only. Q: What is it about nature that inspires you the most? A: Being inspired by nature enlightens me in all aspects of life. The message that I wanted to deliver to the viewer are the pure joy and calmness that I experienced during my art process- the natural order, is what fascinates me the most. I sometimes stand in front of the canvas meditating, imitating how the flower grows and extends in my mind, before my paint brushes touch the canvas. Q: Before art, you were working in fashion, what drove you to swap fabric for canvas and pursue art? A: I used to be a fashion designer owning my label. However, after returning to my beloved city of Melbourne, I swapped the manipulation of fabric for the enticing world of paint and canvas, and I have been creating art full-time ever since. Although these two industries seem extremely different, to me there’s one thing in common, - clothes and canvas are all made from fabric. It’s all about what kind of story you want to tell with the medium. Q: How has your art style evolved? A: I started with some small projects at the beginning, gaining enormous joy and peacefulness from the process. Then I started to work on more detailed and bigger projects, at the same time, to focus on developing my own skills and style -- which is a challenge that I set for myself from time to time, but a challenge I enjoy without a doubt. Q: Where does your mind drift to when you paint? A: My mind drifts to a zone that no one can disturb. I lose track of time quite often in my studio while working on the details, which is also one of the reasons that some of my large scaled works take months to half of a year to finish. It’s pure bliss to be able to indulge in the power of nature and creativity, and to also speak to the world with my paint brushes. Q: How important are affirmations to your art? A: To be honest, the affirmations I have for every artwork are usually what I want to say to the viewer, or it may simply be something that I want to be told by others. You may see the affirmations as a process of meditating within my art practice. I love the fact that whenever I see the piece, it’s a reminder of love. If the collector who owns it can feel the positive energy and have the reminder from the piece, then it will be the most amazing thing. Because I believe words like art, have power. Q: How do you set up your studio or room? A: I have a specific spot in the studio which is just under a sky light, I paint in that particular spot every day. I sometimes paint in the garden, if the weather is great - natural light is always the best. I always paint with music on and I get lost in time. I highly recommend Hollow Coves (my favourite Australian band!) and The Satellite Station. Q: How does it feel exhibiting your work? A: Having your artwork exhibited in a gallery is like displaying a part of your true self to the public. It could be vulnerable in a certain way, but it feels magical at the same time to be able to speak to the world in the form of art too. Q: Do you have a favourite Mont Marte product? A: I own a Mont Marte Premium Watercolour Paints 36pc set and I absolutely love it. The high-quality pigments and great transparency are perfect to work with. It is very handy and easy to set up. All I need is an artist pad, a few tubes, a cup of water for brushes and peace of mind. I often carry the set while travelling overseas and paint wherever I want. There was one time I painted my cat Cadbury (a 9-year-old girl, I adopted from a shelter) at the boarding gate while I was waiting for transport. The process calmed me down almost immediately and some of the passengers who walked passed, even stopped and watched me paint for a short while. I can tell they were enjoying the process too with smile on their face. That particular artwork was collected by an amazing couple in South Australia afterwards, who had just lost their beloved cat, who happened looked very much like my cat Cadbury. Through this artwork they could remember their beautiful cat forever and cherish all of the memories they have together. I remember every moment of it, the joy of painting it, knowing that artwork comforts another person in the big world. And now the collectors are my life time friends. I sometimes feel art is more powerful than I think it is and I am still feeling grateful and blessed to be able to be in this incredible journey. (Shoutout to Liggy & Elena !:) They are amazing songwriters and singers !) Q: What are the best tips you’ve learned coming into the industry? A: There is no failure in art, every failure is a small step towards your goal. Because we either learn a lesson from it or stop for a short break then come back with full strength. Consistency is key. Q: What are you excited about for the future? A: The future is full of uncertainty, that’s the most exciting part don’t you think? :) Hope you guys enjoy the interview! Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love. Until next time! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart How's everyone? Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy!
After a busy month, I am back with some throwback photos of my solo exhibition for you! Some of them from the opening. Photos credits to the Curator - Andrew Duong. Much appreciated for taking and forwarding these photos to me. Such a precious memory meeting families, new and old friends and collectors really. Have you visited my current solo exhibition at Federation Estate Gallery? If you haven't, make sure you make it before the 8th of April !! :) Last two weeks to view the presentation of the full collection! Some of the artwork had found new homes, some of them have prints established during the solo. For friends who live in Maroondah, you may have already received the latest Maroondah News in your inbox, scroll down to the link for the latest interview for my solo exhibition. Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published date 24 February 2022 Maroondah City Council s blog. https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Council-blog/Blog/Interview-with-the-Artist-Hsin-Lin-Bloom-Like-Flowers Or, Link here for the full article. I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really. You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! Quote from original post- Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers Published February 2022 Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers. Featured Artwork in the solo exhibition, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–
29.The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm 30.Thicker Than Blood, Stronger Than Love -Carnation (2019) Acrylic 42 x 60 cm 31.White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses (2021) Acrylic 50.8 x 61 cm Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. For more information on the exhibition, visit the event webpage. To learn more about Hsin, visit www.hsinlinart.com Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition ! Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Hello everyone, welcome back to my 1st blog post on March 2022! If you are in Maroondah, you may have already received the latest Maroondah News in your inbox, scroll down to the link for the latest interview for my solo exhibition.
Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published date 24 February 2022 Maroondah City Council s blog. https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Council-blog/Blog/Interview-with-the-Artist-Hsin-Lin-Bloom-Like-Flowers Or, Link here for the full article. I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really. You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! How awesome is that? Quote from original post- Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers Published February 2022 Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers. Featured Artwork in the solo exhibition, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–
29.The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm 30.Thicker Than Blood, Stronger Than Love -Carnation (2019) Acrylic 42 x 60 cm 31.White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses (2021) Acrylic 50.8 x 61 cm Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. For more information on the exhibition, visit the event webpage. To learn more about Hsin, visit www.hsinlinart.com Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart Hello to my new friends & old friends. Welcome back to my 3rd blog post of February 2022!
I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really. Interested in how and why I create my signature series the way it is ? Click the link below for the full article ! https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Council-blog/Blog/Interview-with-the-Artist-Hsin-Lin-Bloom-Like-Flowers You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! How awesome is that ?😊 Quote from original post- Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers Published 08 February 2022 Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers. Q: What was the inspiration behind the exhibition? Bloom Like Flowers is a contemporary floral series that I have been developing for years. Bloom like Flowers embraces the diversity and salutes the strength of life by featuring Australian native flowers we love and common flowers we know. It is also a series that I painted to raise awareness of mental health. It encourages people to be nurtured into deeper mindfulness and to cherish the beauty of nature in their local environment. Q: What is your favourite piece in the exhibition? One of my favourite pieces would be the largest piece from my signature series - Bloom Like Flowers, A Life Time Story ‒ Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray with A Weaving Basket (2021). It is also an artwork that took me the longest period of time to complete. Every object in this artwork stands for a different meaning. You may see this work as a documentary of the time that we all went through. When I look into the details in this particular piece, I remember every moment that I spent painting it, sunny days and rainy days. Q: What do you hope viewers get out of your exhibition? I paint flowers to show my happiness and wish to bring positive energy to my viewer. Flowers are celebrations of life. You can see the collection as a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive. Q: How do you feel your fashion background influences your painting style / technique? To me, there’s one thing in common regarding being an artist and being a fashion designer—that is to appreciate the material that you use, and to explore the possibility of it. Just like designing a garment—you have to think through how the fabrics are attached, how your design will be composed as a whole and give it a new life. As an artist, I sometimes stand in front of the canvas meditating for a long time before my paintbrushes touches it, just to imitate how the flower grows and extends in my mind, following the natural order. Q: What mediums do you like to use? I find acrylic is the perfect medium to interpret my intense passion for the subjects I depict. I love the vivid and opaque property of paint on canvas. In my ongoing contemporary floral series, I use close observation to try to capture as much detail as possible. I do paint with oil and watercolour sometimes to let loose, but acrylic is always my go-to medium. Q: How long does it take you to create a piece of artwork? Artworks from my main series have very intricate compositions and I used a photorealistic approach, with each tiny petal built up by more than eight layers of paint. For large-scale pieces, it takes six to nine months from start to finish. Q: What is it about flowers that you love so much? I see flowers as salutes to the strength of life. Just like every one of us is unique, each flower has a different appearance and different flowering seasons. Each flower looks different, smells different, has its own spiritual meanings. Most important of all, the flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. That’s the beauty of it and I am absolutely obsessed with the natural order. I believed everything falls into the right places at the right time. Q: What is your favourite flower? My new favourite would be the Australian native flower ‒ Eucalyptus Macrocarpa. I love it so much, that I often visit Royal Botanic Garden just to admire its beauty. The original artwork ‒ A Lifetime Grit ‒ Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021) in the exhibition is the 3rd depiction I have done of a gorgeous flowering gum tree in Cranbourne Garden. The former two have found good homes soon after they launched. I especially love the details on the large, ovate grey leaves and the earthy tones of the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture on the flowers display of greatest strength of life. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of healing and protection. Seeing a gum tree makes me feel grounded wherever I am and I see it as an anchor. Flowers don’t have to be fragile to be beautiful, they can be strong and tough. To me, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa is the tough kind of beauty. Find out more Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. For more information on the exhibition, visit the event webpage. To learn more about Hsin, visit www.hsinlinart.com Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart On 10th Feb We open HSIN LIN’s 2022 solo exhibition – {Bloom Like Flowers}
The event was officially launched by Mayor, Cr Mike Symon who was joined by Deputy Mayor, Cr Rob Steane, along with Councillors Marijke Graham, Tony Dib, Paul Macdonald, and Kylie Spears. It is my absolute pleasure meeting all the amazing people. Much appreciated for your love and support. What a great opening event! Thank you to everyone who made it to the opening, the night was filled with joy, love, and laughter. Below is the full Speech by Artist HSIN LIN on the opening event- “First of all, Thank you, Mayor, Cr Mike Symon, Deputy Mayor, Cr Rob Steane, Maroondah City Council, Arts in Maroondah, and Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery for having me. It’s a great honor. I would also like to say a big thank you to the Curatorial Program Officer, this solo is professionally curated by Gareth Syvret the Curatorial Program Lead, and Andrew Duong. Thank you for everything and thank you for making it happen. Tonight I see some familiar faces. I would like to say hi to new friends, old friends, collectors, friends, and families. Thank you very much for making it to the opening. Words cannot describe how happy I am to see every single one of you, especially after two years of the pandemic. I want you to know that you are important, your love and support make everything possible. Following I would like to give you a short insight into the series- Bloom like Flowers. Bloom like Flowers is a signature series of mine that I’ve been developing for years. Those artworks from the main series have proceeded in intricate composition and photorealism approach, each tiny petal was built up by more than 8 layers of paint. For large-scale pieces, it takes 6 months to 9 months from start to finish. In this series, I don’t care how much time it takes, but I am willing to give it as much as the time it needs to be achieved. Many of you might know I wasn’t an artist my entire life, but I have never dropped my paintbrushes since the day I started. At first, I paint flowers to empower myself, when time goes by, I realized my artwork empowers my collectors, my viewers, and I think that’s the most amazing thing in the world. The best thing I love about flowers is each flower has a different appearance and different flowering seasons. They look different, smell different, have different spiritual meanings. Most important of all, the flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. Just like every one of us is unique, regardless of our gender, nationalities, and all the differences that you can think of. If we can embrace diversity and all the differences, the world is a better place. You can see it as a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive. I would also like to conclude my speech with a line from my favourite poem - “Let life be beautiful like summer flowers -By the poet Rabindranath Tagore. To every one of you who visited the exhibition or watching the video right now- Let’s make our life be beautiful like summer flowers. May you too bloom in the best season. Last but not least, all the original artworks in the solo exhibition are ready for new homes. Please feel free to let me or the gallery know if you are interested in any particular ones. Thank you very much and I hope you enjoy the exhibition. “ Solo Exhibition info: Bloom Like Flowers: Hsin Lin Categories: Arts, Council, Exhibitions ➡️ Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood ➡️ View the exhibition: 7 February - 8 April Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm Hsin Lin’s new exhibition and series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats and that support and connect them. Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas. To anyone who couldn't make it to the opening night, do not worry! The exhibition {Bloom Like Flowers} is on from the 7th of Feb to the 8th of April 2022. Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN / H.Lin @helloinnerpeace #hsinlinart |
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