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Joe La Pira

@joelapira

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Contemporary Portrait and figurative artist
based in Melbourne, Australia
Medium: Oil
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Title: A Woven Life Medium: Oil Size: 50x50cm Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy She rests her cheek against her hand, eyes closed in the quiet space where the noise of the world finally fades. Her journey has never been a straight line; it is an intricate textile, pulled and looped by time like the delicate lace surrounding her. Behind her, the crane cradles her head. A symbol of longevity and wisdom, this companion has flown through the turbulent skies of her past and has now come to rest, its wing acting as a soft armor to protect her thoughts. The lace encircling them both represents the fragile yet remarkably strong web of choices, memories, and relationships she has crafted over time. As she breathes in the stillness, she feels a profound sense of peace. The threads of her life have sometimes tangled, but looking inward, she sees the harmony of it all. Her journey is not fractured; it is beautifully whole, safe, and gracefully woven. by @joelapira
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17 days ago
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Title: Impressions Medium: Oil Size: 86x86cm Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy This painting, with its ethereal and slightly surreal quality, explores the complexity of identity. The two figures—one facing forward and one turned away—represent different facets of the same person. The girl looking at us feels present and self-aware, while her "mirror" self, suggests the private, performative side. The narrative is one of graceful transformation, where the winding ribbons of personal history and societal expectations both anchor and guide her. Surrounded by butterflies that symbolize her unfolding spirit, she is shown emerging from a delicate past into a future of conscious self-discovery. The muted, textured background and soft colour palette create a dreamlike atmosphere, suggesting that this isn't a scene from real life, but rather a snapshot of a person's inner landscape or a moment of deep introspection. by @joelapira
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3 months ago
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L' anima degli artisti ti parla...🌹🌹🌹 Un ringraziamento all' artista @joelapira 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Per fare parte della galleria degli Artisti dell'anima e per la sua arte 🌹 Lettura dell'anima dell'opera By Solea 🌹 Chiude gli occhi e rientrano nel suo spazio sacro I pensieri si intrecciano come fili vivi, Non per confonderla, Ma per trattenerla un istante Nel luogo in cui l'anima si raccoglie Là dove si percepisce immobilità Vive il tempo dei pensieri L'istinto non è perduto ma custodito L'uccello riposa tra i capelli come un segreto che sa quando il momento di aprirsi.. C'è un volo silenzioso che non cerca il cielo ma attraverso dolcemente i pensieri... Ci sono voli che non si vedono ma cambiano tutto... By Solea 🌹 #galleriadarte #anima #artecheunisce #quadri #parlechecurano 🌹 by @joelapira
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6 months ago
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"Weave and the Wing" Medium: Oil 50x50cm Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy The painting "Weave and the Wing" tells the story of a woman's psychological journey from constraint to possibility. The dense, complicated, and interwoven mass of her hair, which forms the "Weave," symbolizes the inherited expectations that have historically defined her. She is looking away, burdened and almost weary from maintaining this intricate internal state. However, the vivid Kingfisher, the "Wing," represents her pathway to freedom and unlived potential. This is a quiet, tense moment where she feels the tug-of-war between the heavy and complicated; and the undeniable promise of freedom. by @joelapira
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6 months ago
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"Shared Affinity" Medium: Oil 50x50cm Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy The painting "Shared Affinity" portrays a woman's journey to self-acceptance. After years of hiding her true self due to conflict or expectations, she achieves a profound emotional revelation. The realistic face represents her guarded public image, while the textured, interwoven elements (hair and leaves) expose her complex inner world and need for authenticity. The bird's wing powerfully symbolizes her decision to embrace emotional freedom and shed the pressure to be merely "pretty" or "proper," choosing instead to be powerful and true. by @joelapira
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8 months ago
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"Entangled" Medium: Oil 50x50cm Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy The painting "Entangled" narrates a moment of intense emotional surrender to the woman's subconscious. With her eyes closed, she has withdrawn from the outside world, allowing herself to be consumed by her internal landscape. The wild, curving threads of her hair symbolize a tangled knot of complex emotions, thoughts, and memories. The Kingfisher, representing her free spirit and swift instinct, is shown physically caught and suspended within these coils of hair. This illustrates where the woman’s own inner world has become so powerful and consuming that her ability to act and find release is temporarily immobilized, capturing the beautiful, yet profound, experience of being completely lost in her own mind. by @joelapira
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8 months ago
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"Nature’s Whisper" Medium: Oil 50X50cm Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy The painting "Nature's Whisper" depicts a moment of focused, intuitive guidance. The woman subtly withdraws from the external world, conveyed by her gentle gaze and closed eyes, allowing her to hear a crucial, subtle message. A small, detailed bird, the embodiment of the "whisper," is positioned close to her ear, representing the quiet yet powerful voice of instinct. Her chaotic, crowned hair suggests that in this moment of emotional vulnerability, she is receiving the essential inner wisdom she needs to face the world. by @joelapira
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9 months ago
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"Convergence" Medium: Oil 50X50cm #figurativepainting #artcollector #fineart #phillipislandartists #oilpainting #contemporaryart #figurativearttiveart #creativeportrait #joelapira by @joelapira
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a year ago
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"Transcendence 2" Medium: Oil 50x50cm by @joelapira
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a year ago
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Transcendence #figurativepainting #artcollector #fineart #phillipislandartists #oilpainting #contemporaryart #figurativearttiveart #creativeportrait #joelapira by @joelapira
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a year ago
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Weavers 2 #figurativepainting #artcollector #fineart #phillipislandartists #oilpainting #contemporaryart #figurativearttiveart #creativeportrait #joelapira by @joelapira
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a year ago
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Space Between Us #figurativepainting #artcollector #fineart #phillipislandartists #oilpainting #contemporaryart #figurativearttiveart #creativeportrait #joelapira by @joelapira
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a year ago
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