The meaning behind the painting is about having a good balance in all we do. The lines represent how chaotic and hectic life can get at times, as they are very busy. The dots represent the calmness and relaxation we need as human beings. Just as there is balance in the artwork, so should we strive for balance in our day to day lives.
Christopher Currie was born in 1981, in Maclean on the NSW North Coast. He is from the Yaegl tribe, part of the Bundjalung nation. Chris fell in love with painting when he was about 16. Art and its connection to culture plays a huge role within his, and his family’s lives. To Chris, art has always been like a two-way street. Not only does it help him to relax and clear his mind, but it also helps him to tap into and draw from his cultural heritage. Chris doesn’t see himself as a traditional Aboriginal artist, but as more of an evolutional Aboriginal artist. With his artwork, Chris is always trying to challenge himself, mentally and spiritually, and push beyond the stereotypical boundaries that his culture faces daily. Cultural elements though will always be his core inspiration.
