Paul Davison

Title

Champion Lady Warrior

Category

Painting

Description

This work is inspired by the movie, Gladiator, which the artist viewed during his journey at Royal Rehabilitation.

Noticing there were no female archers, he felt the need to present a lady who demonstrated exemplary heroic qualities. This work shows a heroic maiden - a female warrior - a heroine who has a positive association with cultural gender transgression.

A photograph of a drawing by Shine Art Prize entrant Paul Davison

Title

The Thinker

Category

Painting

Description

This artwork represents the artist himself, deep in thought, living with a traumatic brain injury. He lives with the reality of his condition.

A photograph of a drawing by Shine Art Prize entrant Paul Davison

Title

Sydney Opera House Inspirational Reflections

Category

Painting

Description

In times of crisis, we turn to the arts.

For the artist, every time he sees the iconic curved white roof of the Sydney Opera House with its truly nautical design, it inspires and soothes him. 

For him, art brings people together, inspires and soothes. The positive culture of the Sydney Opera House gives hope and reminds us we are not alone.

A photograph of a drawing by Shine Art Prize entrant Paul Davison