A Thousand Ways to Love – Acorn Banksia, Eucalyptus, Amaranthus, Celosia Cristata and Yellow Everlastings By HSIN LIN

{Award Update}
Jan 2024 – A Thousand Ways to Love (2023) has received an award as the Highly Commended artwork in The Victorian Artists Society SUMMER EXHIBITION.
Award ceremony Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G0dFqH6HJE

Press and Media Coverage:
1.*Jan 2024–Artist Hsin Lin’s solo exhibition ‘Blossoms of Life' is featured on VAS News.
2.*Jan 2024–Migrant artist inspired by Australian flowers. HSIN LIN’s interview. Published by AMES Australia.
3.*Jan 2024–Director Lu attend the Exhibition ' Blossoms of Life' by Renowned Australian artist Lin Hsin. Published by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office,Australia.

A Thousand Ways to Love (2023)
Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
Artwork painted extends to all side panels.

Affirmation: While there are a thousand ways to say I love you, my strongest love language is always acts of service.

This is my depiction of the gorgeous bouquet that was gifted to me by my family and family members overseas as a surprise, during the opening night of my solo exhibition.
I was overwhelmed by a surge of various emotions. Words could not describe how happy and grateful I am for all the love and support I received. Sometimes the strongest love may be left unsaid but presents itself loudest in action.

All the native blossoms bloom gloriously. A precious memory that I will cherish forever. Therefore, I have the title - A Thousand Ways to Love, to say I love you, for this particular artwork.

I started this artwork around Dec 2022. It’s been a long journey, sunny days and rainy days. To depict the different textures of those special native flowers correctly, somedays I even had to start all over if I wasn’t satisfied with the outcome the day before. Some of the tepals are velvety, some are furry, and some have woody, rough surfaces or relatively firm textures.
The process wasn’t an easy task but It’s a challenge that I always enjoyed. The flowers I painted during day sometimes appear in my dreams. After 12 months of production time, I finally had it completed on Dec 2023.

BANKSIA prionotes, a species of shrub or tree of the genus Banksia in the family Proteaceae, also known as Acorn Banksia or Orange Banksia. In the Language of Flowers, Banksia symbolizes rebirth, regeneration and new beginnings.

Amaranthus, with tiny flowers blooming in cascading clusters creating a weeping effect, is considered a symbol of immortality due to its longevity.
The name Amaranthus came from the Greek “amarantos”, meaning “unfading”, which also describes the vivid colours of the flowers that can last for weeks while on the plant.
Solo Exhibition :
- 11 - 22 Jan 2024 - HSIN LIN Solo Exhibition- Blossoms of Life at VAS McCubbin Gallery. Invited by The Victorian Artists Society. Vlog : www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBbQxX5zfGU
Exhibitions:
22nd- 30th June 2024 Camberwell Art Show.
26 Jan– 5 Feb 2024 VAS SUMMER SELECT EXHIBITION.