WORKS
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THE INVINCIBLE SPIRIT
(Chronicles of the Bush)
Mixed Media on Canvas
91 X 122cm
The Invincible Spirit – Chronicles of the Bush celebrates the resilience and enduring character of the Australian landscape. Set within a dreamlike bushland of warm ochres, rich crimson tones and luminous pinks, a Kookaburra and a Dusky Hopping Mouse stand as a symbol of perseverance, watchfulness and quiet strength. Delicate white linework traces the contours of native trees and grasses, weaving together memory, place and imagination. The expansive space surrounding the bird evokes a sense of calm and contemplation, while the layered surface reflects the ever-changing rhythms of the natural world. Blending abstraction with realism, this work invites viewers to reflect on the enduring spirit that exists not only within the Australian bush, but within ourselves.
FLIGHT AT DAWN
Mixed Media on Canvas
91 X 122cm
Bathed in the soft glow of first light, Flight at Dawn captures a fleeting moment of movement and possibility within the Australian bush. A small flock of cockatoos glides through a landscape of luminous pinks, warm earth tones and delicate white tracings of gum trees, creating a scene that exists somewhere between memory and imagination.
The vertical rhythm of the forest forms a quiet sanctuary, while the birds introduce a sense of freedom, energy and connection. Blending abstract expression with subtle realism, the work invites viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty of new beginnings, the promise held within each day, and the enduring presence of nature within our lives.
Five birds are in the painting.
BENEATH THE SURFACE
Mixed Media on Canvas
91 X 122cm
Beneath the Surface explores the hidden worlds that exist beyond immediate perception. Suspended within a sea of layered blues, turquoise and deep indigo, a solitary shark moves with quiet confidence through an abstract oceanic landscape. Delicate line drawings of jellyfish drift through the composition like memories or unseen currents, creating a contrast between strength and fragility, presence and mystery. The luminous central space draws the viewer deeper, inviting contemplation of the forces that shape both the natural world and our inner lives. Blending realism with abstraction, the work is a meditation on what lies beneath the visible—those unseen depths of instinct, resilience, wonder and discovery that connect us to the ocean and to ourselves.
SUNSET AWAKENINGS
Mixed Media on Canvas
91 X 122cm
Bathed in the warmth of the fading day, Sunset Awakenings captures a moment of quiet transformation within an imagined Australian landscape. Soft layers of blush pink, golden peach and rich crimson flow across the canvas, while delicate white tracings of native trees and grasses emerge like echoes of memory. Perched within this luminous environment, a solitary bird becomes a symbol of awareness, presence and renewal. The contrast between the expressive abstract background and the finely observed realism of the bird invites viewers to slow down and look closer, discovering beauty within both the seen and unseen. Reflecting the calm energy of dusk, the work speaks to those moments of clarity and reflection that often arrive when the world begins to settle and the spirit quietly awakens.
Original Works
Every painting is one-of-a-kind, created in Helbling's studio in Australia. No prints. No mass production. Just paint, intention and time.
Ships Worldwide
Helbling art is collected across Australia and internationally. Enquire about shipping to your country.
Commissions Welcome
Have a favourite bird, animal or place in mind? A small number of commissions are accepted each year.
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