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A Can of Worms

A Can of Worms is a collection of oil paintings, exhibited at the Anna Leonowens Gallery in 2018. Representing an extensive exploration into the ability to create life from non-life through a sculptural paint application. This body of work serves as a visual representation of the things that stimulate my senses and spark my curiosity. Gravitating towards intricate designs, colours, and textures found in nature. A Can of Worms replicates our natural environment and its healing properties through an intuitive and abstract painting process. Personal wellness can be achieved through exposure to nature, even if its fake. A Can of Worms asks the viewer to be present with themselves and the work, similar to how nature invites us to be present. I created this body of work for firstly for myself, it was a meditative process that I could navigate intuitively until I discovered what I was trying to make. While painting, I was actively thinking about how I could make the paint feel alive and growing. I wanted the work to exceed the edge of the canvas and feel like it was overflowing with life. Each painting did not have a plan; I would begin with mixing up a colour, choose a cake decorating tip, and start applying the paint on a horizontal surface using a cake spinner as a base for the canvas. Often scraping it all off and starting over. Many of the paintings in A Can of Worms have multiple different paintings/attempts beneath the surface. Recycling the work that doesn't quite do enough for me, allows me to build up the surface to be incredibly thick, painting on top of paintings on top of paintings until it is done. Upon completion, A Can of Worms transformed into a body of work for the viewer, not only for me. It was fascinating to witness the reactions other people had to these paintings at the exhibition opening; confusion, interest, happiness, giggling, the urge to touch. These are things that tell me that A Can of Worms did what it was supposed to do; share the things that interest me with others through painting. Like many artists, the work that I create is an extension of myself, I have a powerful connection to it. It is hard to put words to this connection because it is like explaining how your foot feels connected to your body. It is part of my existence and how I process the world around me. The reason or inspiration behind why I create artwork is that it makes me feel amazing, its a form of self-love. A practice that I maintain for my own sanity and well being. Some days in the studio are frustrating, but like any relationship, there are good and bad days that require balance. Sharing my practice with others is an additional reward.

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  1. Untitled #15 by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Untitled #15

    Oil On Canvas

    4 x 4 x 2 in (10.16 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm)

    $100

  2. Hungriest Worm by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Hungriest Worm

    Oil On Canvas

    7 x 6 x 3 in (17.78 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm)

    $150

  3. Little Blue Inside by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Little Blue Inside

    Oil On Canvas

    5 x 4 x 2 in (12.7 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm)

    $120

  4. Yellow Brick by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Yellow Brick

    Oil On Canvas

    7 x 3 x 2.5 in (17.78 x 7.62 x 6.35 cm)

    $120

  5. Yellow Pattern#2 by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Yellow Pattern#2

    Oil On Canvas

    8 x 8 x 1.5 in (20.32 x 20.32 x 3.81 cm)

    $300

  6. Party by Sylvia Calver, Image 3.

    Party

    Oil On Canvas

    10 x 10 x 1.5 in (25.4 x 25.4 x 3.81 cm)

    $900

  7. Untitled #24, Image 2.

    Untitled #24

    Oil On Canvas

    4.75 x 6 x 2.75 in (12.07 x 15.24 x 6.99 cm)

  8. Untitled #25 by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Untitled #25

    Oil On Canvas

    8 x 8 x 2.5 in (20.32 x 20.32 x 6.35 cm)

    $500

  9. Garden by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Garden

    Oil paint on Wood

    4.25 x 4.25 x 2.25 in (10.8 x 10.8 x 5.72 cm)

    $100

  10. Something Pink Inside by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Something Pink Inside

    Oil On Canvas

    6.5 x 4.75 x 2.5 in (16.51 x 12.07 x 6.35 cm)

    $120

  11. Purple Worms by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Purple Worms

    Oil On Wood Panel

    4 x 4 x 2 in (10.16 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm)

    $100

  12. Mud Slide by Sylvia Calver, Image 3.

    Mud Slide

    Oil On Wood Panel

    7.25 x 6.25 x 2.5 in (18.42 x 15.88 x 6.35 cm)

  13. Scale, Image 3.

    Scale

    Oil On Canvas

    4.25 x 5.25 x 1.75 in (10.8 x 13.34 x 4.45 cm)

  14. Eye Brows by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Eye Brows

    Oil On Canvas

    4 x 4 x 2 in (10.16 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm)

    $120

  15. Untitled #37, Image 2.

    Untitled #37

    Oil On Canvas

    8.5 x 8.5 x 2 in (21.59 x 21.59 x 5.08 cm)

    $200

  16. Untitled #39 by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Untitled #39

    Oil On Canvas

    8 x 8 x 1.5 in (20.32 x 20.32 x 3.81 cm)

    $400

  17. Coral, Image 2.

    Coral

    Oil On Canvas

    8 x 8 x 1.5 in (20.32 x 20.32 x 3.81 cm)

  18. Wack of Flies by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Wack of Flies

    Oil On Wood Panel

    4 x 4 x 2 in (10.16 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm)

    $200

  19. Untitled #14 by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Untitled #14

    Oil On Wood Panel

    4 x 4 x 2 in (10.16 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm)

    $100

  20. Yellow Stripes by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Yellow Stripes

    Oil On Wood Panel

    8 x 6 x 3 in (20.32 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm)

    $500

  21. Untitled #11 by Sylvia Calver, Image 3.

    Untitled #11

    Oil On Canvas

    5 x 4 x 2.5 in (12.7 x 10.16 x 6.35 cm)

    $150

  22. Untitled#19 by Sylvia Calver, Image 3.

    Untitled#19

    Oil On Canvas

    6 x 12 x 2 in (15.24 x 30.48 x 5.08 cm)

    $400

  23. Urchin, Image 2.

    Urchin

    Oil On Wood Panel

    7 x 7 x 2 in (17.78 x 17.78 x 5.08 cm)

  24. Hairy by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Hairy

    Oil On Canvas

    4 x 5 x 2 in (10.16 x 12.7 x 5.08 cm)

    $120

  25. Untitled #38 by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Untitled #38

    Oil On Canvas

    8.25 x 8.25 x 2.25 in (20.96 x 20.96 x 5.72 cm)

    $400

  26. Untitled #26 by Sylvia Calver, Image 3.

    Untitled #26

    Oil On Canvas

    11 x 11.25 x 2.75 in (27.94 x 28.58 x 6.99 cm)

    $1,000

  27. Untitled #32, Image 1.

    Untitled #32

    Oil On Canvas

    11.5 x 8.75 x 1.75 in (29.21 x 22.23 x 4.45 cm)

    $825

  28. Reef by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Reef

    oil paint on canvas streched over wood panel

    6.25 x 7 x 2.5 in (15.88 x 17.78 x 6.35 cm)

    $500

  29. Untitled #7 by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Untitled #7

    Oil On Canvas

    4.25 x 5.5 x 2.25 in (10.8 x 13.97 x 5.72 cm)

    $120

  30. Zero by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Zero

    Oil On Canvas

    4 x 5 x 2 in (10.16 x 12.7 x 5.08 cm)

    $120

  31. Yellow Landscape by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Yellow Landscape

    Oil On Canvas

    11.5 x 9.25 x 2.5 in (29.21 x 23.5 x 6.35 cm)

    $700

  32. Tastes Like Blue, Image 2.

    Tastes Like Blue

    Oil On Canvas

    4 x 5 x 2 in (10.16 x 12.7 x 5.08 cm)

  33. Yellow Pattern#1, Image 2.

    Yellow Pattern#1

    Oil On Canvas

    8 x 8 x 1.5 in (20.32 x 20.32 x 3.81 cm)

    $700

  34. Rot by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Rot

    Oil On Canvas

    6 x 12 x 1.5 in (15.24 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm)

    $600

  35. Green Place by Sylvia Calver, Image 3.

    Green Place

    Oil On Canvas

    10.5 x 8.5 x 2.75 in (26.67 x 21.59 x 6.99 cm)

    $1,000

  36. Worm Salad by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Worm Salad

    Oil On Canvas

    12 x 9.5 x 2.5 in (30.48 x 24.13 x 6.35 cm)

    $400

  37. Big Wormy by Sylvia Calver, Image 1.

    Big Wormy

    Oil On Canvas

    9 x 9 x 2.5 in (22.86 x 22.86 x 6.35 cm)

    $500

  38. Untitled #46 by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Untitled #46

    Oil On Wood Panel

    8 x 6 x 3 in (20.32 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm)

    $500

  39. Little Worm by Sylvia Calver, Image 2.

    Little Worm

    Oil On Canvas

    5 x 6 x 2 in (12.7 x 15.24 x 5.08 cm)

  40. Stack by Sylvia Calver, Image 3.

    Stack

    Oil On Wood Panel

    6.75 x 7 x 2.25 in (17.15 x 17.78 x 5.72 cm)