THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

A few months ago, I found myself on a ship somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. 

There was water all around as far as I could see. Upwards was sky…. limitless space… cloud-filled by day and starry by night. The rare Venus and Jupiter conjunction was playing out in the celestial drama. I tracked the stars every night with an app on my phone - marveling about how we circle around each other.

One cold, squally night I was on the top deck looking over at rails at the dark wake. Only one other person was on deck with me – a stranger. It was eerie and quiet and I felt vulnerable - and yet - far away from any land I have known, I felt a euphoric sense of belonging.

This body of work is about that moment of connection to being where you are. 

Wherever you are.

'THIS MUST BE THE PLACE' IS ON SEPTEMBER 20TH BETWEEN 4-6PM. 

583 ELIZABETH ST PROJECTS. UPSTAIRS LOFT. 

Tel: 0400 099 620 

Email: damienminton1@gmail.com

Come along to the show - we will have a prosecco together and stand in the streaming afternoon sunlight while listening to the soulful tunes of Dave Calandra... oh and there will be some paintings. We will be there.

http://www.davecalandra.com

The paintings will all be up on my website by September 10, 2015 

www.susiedureau.com

Paintings: TOP: Saltwater Spirit, 30cm diameter, Oil on board, 2015 BOTTOM L-R: Voltage, 30cm diameter, Oil on board, 2015, Stay Gold, 30cm diameter, Oil on board, 2015, A Separate Peace, 30cm diameter, Oil on board, 2015

ABOUT THE SONG

I must acknowledge this song by Talking Heads as it shares the title of my show -  And is so apt! The lyrics are lovely… and quite long … so I’m ripping out a few precious lines – with apologies to Mr Byrne.

Make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground, head in the sky…

I got plenty of time
You got light in your eyes…
Never for money, always for love…

Home, is where I want to be
But I guess I'm already there 
I come home, she lifted up her wings
I guess that this must be the place…

There was a time before we were born
If someone asks, this is where I'll be.

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE, TALKING HEADS. SONGWRITERS BYRNE, DAVID/WEYMOUTH, TINA/HARRISON, JERRY/FRANTZ

And mmm - I just discovered these videos - a couple of awesome covers and the real deal. Now lets see if I can get someone to perform this at my exhibition opening....

The Lumineers! Love this video too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTuDXGSfD4c

Iron & Wine!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3x5QNK4gfo

The Original.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFeforW2ycI

HIDING

Earlier this year the ABC screened a drama about a family living in witness protection in Sydney. The makers of the series borrowed some of my paintings for the set. I’ve captured a few images to show – what a buzz to see my paintings in a good old Aussie TV drama!