Mine Tunnel, 2006 by Rusiate Lali 91x152cm Cat 10341RB

Mine Tunnel, 2006 by Rusiate Lali 91x152cm Cat 10341RB

Rusiate, the artist was working on this artwork when the news flash hit the airways about the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (on 25 April 2006). This event was to trigger the emotional response by the artist of painting the white shaft of light in this work as a spiritual plea to the heavens for their safe rescue.

Rusiate, one of the most exciting and provocative artists to exhibit at Gallery Gondwana, comes from a long lineage of potters, carvers, tapa cloth and fibre artists. Named Contemporary Fijian Artist of the Year in 1999, Rusiate’s work is a sensuous mix of past and present, myth and reality. He has had five solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions. To date much of his work has explored his personal experiences and his universal awareness of social issues. He handles these subjects with intelligence and sensitivity.

From Rusiate Lali Crossroads exhibition and just released from Gallery Gondwana private collection is his work ‘Mine Tunnel’.

This artwork is freighted stretched on the frame, packed to travel safely with MDF board either side.

This painting is currently hanging (as part of our apartment display) in the Bure apartment at Vatu Sanctuary ( www.vatusanctuary.com.au )