Rod Lawless

In school, tales of the great explorers fascinated me. I had a hankering for exploring the unknown. The fact that everywhere had been mapped saddened me. In my early twenties, I discovered Spirituality and the possibility of exploring the unknown inner world. Once again, I found a calling. Through my art, I strive to convey a deeper meaning for the world around us.
I've loved painting since I was at school. However, I didn't do anything serious for years. I made a promise to myself that when I retire, I will fulfil my true calling and get down to work. Within a year, I had completed over 100 canvases. I was happy with most of them, but realised that art is a continual learning process.
Painting, for me, is a meditation. As such, I feel it allows ideas to emerge from a deeper part of me. Many people speak of “the Muse” as an internal source of art. When I truly let go, I can feel it moving through my work.

I’ve always been open to exploring the subtle aspects of life. The energetic backdrop if you like. We all know there’s more to life than just that which our senses perceive. I explore tapping into this and bringing it into our lives.

I don’t believe in restraining art, and as such, I explore many aspects. Not being a robot, I wouldn’t be able to churn out the same thing over and over.

My inspiration comes from the unknown, that which is unseen and beyond the realm of human understanding. I’ve always wondered what lies beneath and on the far side of our perceptual experience. For me, painting is a stilling of the mind. A meditation that can transcend normal thought. No matter the subject, I aim to find the still point.