Love is Space, 2006 by Rusiate Lali 112x137cm

This painting was done in the wee hours of the morning when the surrounding stillness allows the mind to roam freely and the heart to open fully. Space appears infinite and the mind sees the endless possibilities.

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 a number of solo and 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.

This painting is shipped, stretched on the frame. It is packed with MDF board either side