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Gold pansies bloom across her thigh, delicate yet enduring, echoing themes of memory, resilience, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eRice paper weaves through her garment like the soft creases of time. Each fold holds light and shadow, fragility and strength. The pansies, dusted in gold, symbolise remembrance and the courage it takes to sit with one's story, rather than run from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eThis work is the larger continuation of an earlier miniature painting - the beginning of a new chapter in the \u003cem data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eBlooming Veil\u003c\/em\u003e series. It speaks to those drawn to introspection, gentle strength, and the layered textures of emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eWhether displayed in a personal retreat or a healing space, \u003cem data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eShe Sat With Silence II\u003c\/em\u003e offers a visual exhale - an invitation to soften, to feel, and to reclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eOriginal mixed media artwork on premium cotton canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e102 x 76 cm | 3.8 cm deep | Unframed (white edges)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eReady to hang | Framing can be arranged for a fee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eTracked flat-rate Australian shipping | International shipping on request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind original\u003c\/strong\u003e – no prints will be made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes certificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003ePlease note that colours may appear differently on different devices. Only available unframed by default. Please get in touch with me for framing or international postage quotes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelly Batsiokis Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48915027951893,"sku":"SHESATWITHSILENCEORIGINAL","price":2490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0614\/7349\/files\/PXL_20250421_040547674_2.jpg?v=1745224896"},{"product_id":"she-should-have-left-sooner","title":"She Should Have Left Sooner","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"348\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed media (acrylic, twine, rice paper and texture paste) on cotton canvas\u003cbr data-end=\"380\" data-start=\"377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"380\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm (W) x 70 cm (H) x 3.8 cm deep\u003cbr data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed (dark grey edges), ready to hang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"369\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"522\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eShe Should Have Left Sooner\u003c\/em\u003e is a raw and unflinching exploration of self-worth, boundary-setting, and the turning point between endurance and escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"796\" class=\"\"\u003eA solitary figure rests in a moment of reckoning- the kind of stillness that follows a storm. 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It stands as a layered narrative of self-rescue, grief, and the strength it takes to walk away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1508\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal mixed media artwork on premium cotton canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 x 70 cm | 3.8 cm deep | Unframed (dark grey edges)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to hang | Framing can be arranged for a fee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracked flat-rate Australian shipping | International shipping on request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind original – no prints will be made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes certificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2026\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003ePlease note that colours may appear differently on different devices. Only available unframed by default. Please get in touch with me for framing or international postage quotes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"513\" data-start=\"490\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelly Batsiokis Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48954195411221,"sku":"SHESHOULDHAVELEFTSOONEREORIGINAL","price":2490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0614\/7349\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1ad46328-0fb9-471b-8340-c81077603bc1.jpg?v=1747723532"},{"product_id":"blooming-ballerina","title":"Blooming Ballerina","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcrylic, mixed media (rice paper and sculpture paste) on cotton canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoised in a moment of grounded grace, Blooming Ballerina honours strength in stillness. Her stance is deliberate, her gaze softened. She holds a moment between rehearsal and reverie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is based on a photograph by Jason Slape of Eddie Slim Photography and inspired by the expressive movement of Bianca Carnovale the Ballet Busker. It brings the raw beauty of classical form into a layered, intuitive world. The florals bloom behind her like a memory or a force of nature, hinting at both vulnerability and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of my Blooming Veil collection, this 122 x 92 cm canvas is richly textured and unapologetically bold. The palette hums with purples, ochres, blush and indigo, wrapped in petal-like strokes and anchored with golden dotwork and sculptural details. A halo of delicate white dots shimmers around the tutu’s edge and softens the space between figure and background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed in black float frame (shown in second image) and ready to hang, this piece holds presence on any wall. It offers quiet resilience, movement and story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for collectors drawn to feminine strength, expressive florals and contemporary mixed media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note colours may vary slightly between screens. This piece is framed. Contact me for international postage options. She would pair wonderfully with a second ballerina (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kellybatsiokisart.com\/products\/blooming-ballerina-ii\" title=\"Blooming Ballerina II\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlooming Ballering II\u003c\/a\u003e - think of them as two chapters from the same book). 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Rice paper fragments and sculptural details shimmer across the surface, creating a play between softness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of my Blooming Veil collection, this painting carries forward themes of transformation, emergence and the layered identity of feminine strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough powerful alone, Blooming Ballerina II can be paired with the first \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Blooming Ballerina\" href=\"https:\/\/kellybatsiokisart.com\/products\/blooming-ballerina\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlooming Ballerina\u003c\/a\u003e to create a striking diptych - two unique expressions of movement and story, deeply connected yet independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note colours may vary across screens. Black float frame is included at this price and is unshown. Contact me for international postage quotes. A bonus discount should be applied if both ballerinas are added to the cart automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelly Batsiokis Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49018393198869,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0614\/7349\/files\/chatgpt-1750466506283-2.jpg?v=1750905687"},{"product_id":"bursting-out-laughing","title":"Bursting Out Laughing","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eAcrylic, mixed media (gold foil and texture paste) on cotton canvas. Framed in black oak and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eSometimes joy doesn’t whisper. 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Each brushstroke carries rhythm and intent, echoing the pulse of flamenco and the deep joy of creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eHer swirling dress bursts into bloom, her movements alive with light and texture. Layers of paint, metallic undertones, and expressive splashes merge to create a work that feels both spontaneous and eternal. She is a celebration of passion and renewal - the spirit of motion suspended in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eThis striking one-metre square artwork is presented in a blackwood float frame, complementing her fiery palette with understated elegance. 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Her mixed-media paintings weave together layers of texture, gesture, and colour to capture the unseen - the heartbeat of dance, the warmth of human expression, the bloom of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eEach piece carries its own pulse - a visual echo of music, passion, and the delicate power of being alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelly Batsiokis Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49682914935061,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0614\/7349\/files\/A7407790.jpg?v=1767763525"},{"product_id":"holding-quiet","title":"Holding Quiet","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"427\"\u003eA meditation on rest, renewal, and inner strength\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"497\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eHolding Quiet\u003c\/em\u003e captures a moment of pause - the kind of stillness that arrives after intensity, when the body folds inward and the noise finally settles. 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The work balances intimacy with expansiveness, inviting the viewer to slow down and connect with the subtle power of being present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed media on canvas (acrylic, oil, and gold-like foil)\u003cbr data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.5 × 62.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black oak float frame\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1650\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss varnish\u003cbr data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003eArtist signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-signed in gold, lower left\u003cbr data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003cbr data-end=\"1740\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracked flat-rate Australian shipping. International shipping available - please contact me for a personalised quote. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eKelly Batsiokis is an Australian artist whose work explores emotion, embodiment, and the quiet spaces that sit between intensity and calm. Working primarily in mixed media, Kelly layers acrylic, oil, texture, and metallic elements to create figurative works that feel both intimate and expansive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2486\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eHer \u003cem data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003eBlooming Veil\u003c\/em\u003e series reflects themes of vulnerability, resilience, and inner growth - inviting viewers to slow down, reflect, and connect with the emotional undercurrents beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelly Batsiokis Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49687112941845,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0614\/7349\/files\/PXL_20260107_234054960_cropped.jpg?v=1767831016"},{"product_id":"blooming-through-the-night","title":"Blooming Through The Night","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eBlooming Through the Night\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original mixed media artwork from my \u003cem data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eBlooming Veil\u003c\/em\u003e collection, created as my entry for the Endometriosis Art Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eThe painting features a crouched woman folded into herself, surrounded by deep purple blooms and scattered gold. Her eyes are covered by night flowers, a symbol of pain, endurance and the parts of our lives that often bloom unseen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eThis work responds to the experience of women’s pain being minimised, normalised or left unnamed. It speaks to the quiet pressure to keep functioning, to cope beautifully, and to be praised for resilience when what is really needed is care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eThe Queen of the Night-inspired blooms across her eyes represent something fierce and private. They open in darkness, not for attention, but for survival. In this piece, the figure is still, but not passive. She is tired, guarded and quietly defiant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eMuted purples, silvery greys and soft skin tones create a sense of concealment and tenderness, while gold-toned foil catches the light as a small act of rebellion. It is a painting about pain, but also about release, softness and the refusal to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eThis piece is suited to collectors who are drawn to emotional figurative work, layered symbolism and artworks that hold both beauty and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hdoz1e\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nxqhny\" data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eOriginal mixed media artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2luopm\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eAcrylic, ink, water-soluble oils and gold-toned foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3utv7o\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003e70 x 100 x 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lj02qy\" data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eUnframed (black canvas edges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d0qt4o\" data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"urbiy9\" data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eSigned by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1zqbw\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003ePart of the \u003cem data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eBlooming Veil\u003c\/em\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1csmm1\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eCreated for the Endometriosis Art Competition 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours may appear differently on different devices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelly Batsiokis Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49941014544661,"sku":null,"price":2275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0614\/7349\/files\/PXL_20260529_232652738_2.jpg?v=1780098372"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0614\/7349\/collections\/Artrooms20250215105417.jpg?v=1752364319","url":"https:\/\/kellybatsiokisart.com\/en-us\/collections\/the-blooming-veil.oembed?page=2","provider":"Kelly Batsiokis Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}