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Art ~ Pole to Pole

Davson and her Farmer's Run
series of paintings

Davson the artist is the first artist to be a sponsor of an international sporting event, and the event - Pat Farmer's Pole to Pole run is taking place over 14 countries.

Please refer to the home page for details.

Davson is currently working on a Farmer's Run series of paintings. These works are all of the same size as Turning Point, the first painting she created for Pat Farmer on commission in 2000-01.

Although a decade has passed since the artist created the painting titled Turning Point, this work remains as the first painting in the series.

In November 2010, Davson did the working sketches for possibly the next three paintings in this series of works. Then in March 2011, virtually on the eve of Pat Farmer starting his epic run from the North Pole to the South Pole, she modified her design concepts slightly and began the actual paintings.

These paintings support Davson's efforts as a sponsor of the Pole to Pole run.
More details of them will be available soon.

However, to acquire one of these very special paintings, please contact:

email: sharon@davsonart.com . . . . . mobile: +61 (0)416 026 426

Turning Point
2001 - oil paint on linen canvas
92 cm high x 1.02 cm wide
commissioned by Pat Farmer

Turning Point

When we think of a great artist, there will only be a handful of images for which they are truly remembered.

Are you the cultural leader who will own such a work?

Davson’s painting, Turning Point, bears the hallmark of such significance. Its positive cultural credibility and historical journey reaches out in unique ways that can’t be emulated.

This ten year old painting maps out the shared imagination of a record-breaking sportsman and a spiritual artist. It garnishes a story of the past with a vision for the future. Its relevance in Pat Farmer’s quest to be the first person to run from Pole to Pole is illuminating and its title powerfully poignant.

This is an artwork that defines an exceptionally determined man, created by an exceptionally compassionate artist. It has every right to be one of only a handful of images which are truly remembered.

Is it to be yours?

Offers in Australian dollars are being considered . . . full provenance below.

email: sharon@davsonart.com

 

As Pat Farmer said . . .
“A decade ago, I was so impressed with her art that
I commissioned her to create a painting for me.
She did, and it is a beautiful visual narrative of my life.”

And now, the Turning Point painting has even greater meaning, as it helps fund essential back-up support for Pat Farmer’s incredible run from the North Pole to the South Pole in
2011 - 2012.

This is the first time an international sporting event has generated necessary funds from the sale of an artwork that contributed to inspiring that event. There is a powerful beauty in appreciating how the Pole to Pole
run connects with this image. Turning Point is about to change the world!

So, both this painting and its new owner(s) will feature prominently within this international sporting event which spans over a dozen countries during the course of
2011 - 2012.

As Turning Point’s new owner, you would enjoy the benefits of positive cultural credibility. This investment is
positioned to increase in value both financially and historically. Its image and title are at the heart of dynamic leadership in the arts, sport, community and charitable ventures.

Turning Point by Davson the artist represents a unique combination of artistic investment and philanthropic aspirations.

about the painting . . .

Shortly after their first meeting, Farmer spoke to Davson of a time when he was running from Sydney to Melbourne ...

“I was near Goulburn…
It was early morning and very cold. My whole body was in pain and I considered retiring from the race. Then I came over a hill and was inspired and encouraged by the natural beauty of the landscape. Mist was rising around trees surrounded by water, the sky was tinged with reds and a bird flew overhead guiding me forward.”

Farmer had reached a turning point in the race, finding inner strength to continue and ultimately win.

Turning Point echoes that breakthrough of inner strength and tranquillity achieved through inspired mental determination. The observer’s eye is drawn along an open Book of Life
that extends into the distance forming a road. Cameo appearances from Pat Farmer life’s journey and as a long distance runner surround this road. Glimpses from Davson’s vocabulary of images; the key, the scales and the rings of relationship add further dimensions to the painting’s storytelling.

Detailed images are positioned to reflect how a long distance runner would be taking in the view of his surroundings.

To the left, one of Australia’s most adaptable marsupials, the beautiful Sugar Glider surveys the scene whilst precariously balanced on a set of scales. To the right, an Eastern Bearded Dragon looks on. In the top right hand corner a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo hovers over the scene, radiating the light of creation and illuminating those below.

The image portrays an inspirational theme with various layers of interpretation. Each brush stroke heralding memory and meaning on this haunting journey.

provenance of the image

2000
Ultra marathon runner, Pat Farmer, commissioned Davson to create a painting to hang in his home.

2001
Davson completed Turning Point , an oil painting depicting significant elements of Pat Farmer’s life.

2002-07
The painting hung in the Federal Parliamentary office of Pat Farmer MP in Canberra, ACT.

2007-09
Turning Point hung in Pat Farmer’s electoral office in Camden, NSW.

2009
Imagery from this painting was incorporated into the website banner / header design for the Davson Arts Museum peace and environment centre.
Pat Farmer is a Patron of this not-for-profit entity.

2009-10
This website banner / header design has been reproduced in other documents including catalogues for the Davson ~ World Leaders & Enlightenment touring exhibition.
Pat Farmer is a Patron of this exhibition series.

2009
Turning Point was reproduced as the image for a mouse matt and an A4 size magnetic jig-saw puzzle. These have been selling in association with both the Davson ~ World Leaders & Enlightenment touring exhibition and the Davson Arts Museum.

2009
The Turning Point painting hung in Davson ~ World Leaders & Enlightenment, - the opening exhibition of the new Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre in Gatton QLD.

D~WL&E is a multi-million dollar survey collection of Davson’s art and is a visual narrative on the artist’s development from her art college days to 2009. It illustrates her passion to help endangered species and reduce prejudice in all its forms. It has the power to encourage and influence.

The Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre was officially opened by Wayne Wendt MP for the Honourable Rachael Nolan, QLD Minister for Transport, on 7 November. Among the guest speakers for the opening were Mary Teague on behalf of the State Library, Councillor Steve Jones, Mayor of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Sharon Davson.

2010
Hung with Davson ~ towards harmony exhibition in the Davson Arts Museum peace and environment centre in Newcastle. The exhibition was officially opened by Brad Franks, Centre Manager of the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, Muswellbrook.

Please refer also to the Davson ~ Farmer story . . .

 

To secure this painting for your collection . . .

contact Davson World Pty Ltd . . .

email: sharon@davsonart.com

mobile: +61 . (0)416 026 426
landline: +61 . (0)2 4965 6600

PO Box 216, Jesmond NSW 2299 Australia

 

Offers in Australian dollars are being be considered.

 

further aspects of the Davson ~ Farmer story . . .

Their collaboration started in 2000. Pat was inspired by Davson’s art and subsequently contacted the artist and commissioned her to create an art work that encapsulated his life’s reflections and visions for the future.

In 2001 Davson completed the Turning Point painting, and Pat Farmer became a Patron of Davson’s charity, 48 Hours To World Peace, and a Patron of her major touring retrospective exhibition With Gratitude For The Light.

In 2002, he donated his autographed handprints in support of her charity and art.

In 2006, he became a Patron of the second major touring retrospective exhibition of her art, Davson ~ World Leaders & Enlightenment.

Then in 2009, he became a Patron of the Davson Arts Museum peace and environment centre.

He has also contributed messages of support for Davson’s planned book publications.

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