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Sakura Allison

 

Mainly self-taught, life has been a series of changing circumstances, which have shaped the artwork and the type of subject matter used as the underlying themes. Science Fiction and Fantasy have always played a large part in this. While an interest in Astrology and Symbolism, which were born out of a series of stressful events her life in 1990, have been more resent, enriching the quality of the work, the understanding of human nature and the universe we live in. Current circumstances have lead to working full time as an artist with 3D graphics and living a better life with her partner.

An interest in movie special effects and computer animation has led to the use of 3D programs (Lightwave3D & Z Brush) to create models and scenes for graphics. This has brought together all the other artistic skills learned in the past into one medium. The graphic novel, "Deadman's Curse", is being made with 3D software and posted online in various forums and on the deviantArt website.

An on-line novel "Voltarrens of the Six Realms" was started at around the same time as going back to study in 2002. The novel was put online in its initial form and has been put on hold. Later on it will be re-edited and redone to be made it into a second graphic novel/online webcomic.

If you would like to contact the artist, please send an email

More artwork at:
deviantArt gallery
Voltarrens of the Six Realms website

Interests & Influences:
-Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror, Sword and Sorcery
-Astrology, Tarot, Mythology, Symbolism, Dreams, Numerology, Esoterica in general.
-Animated cartoons, 3D animation, comic book art,
-Astronomy, Nature Sciences, Animals, Forensics, Psychology
-Art Nouveau, Medieval Art & Celtic Knotwork, Arts and crafts
-Herbs for medicinal and culinary use in cooking


Education & Work:
Worked in the Clothing & Textile Industry 1985-2005
Completed a Small Business course at NMIT in 1992.
Finished the first year of a BA in "Computer Mediated Art" at Victoria University 2002.

Member of these groups:
Craft Victoria (1992-3)
Victorian Writer's Centre (2007)

Exhibitions, Awards & Performances, etc:

  • Awarded various Costume awards at Science Fiction Conventions between 1980 to 1984
  • Part of the Woman's Art Exhibition 1992, City of Brunswick
  • Ran a small business named Extra Eyes with partner in 1992-94
  • Part of StKilda Art and Craft Market in 1993 & 1994
  • Exhibited pieces in The Spontaneous Combustion show in 1992 & 1993
  • Solo Exhibition at Art of Motherlove Gallery 1998
  • Appeared as Feature Poet at Dan O'Connell Hotel twice 1998
  • Appeared as Feature Poet at Cornish Arms Hotel twice 1998
  • Attended and performed at Monsalvat Poetry Festival in 1998
  • Solo Exhibition at Fitzroy Gallery 1998, 1999 & 2000
  • Awarded Honorary Mention by Gertrude Street Poets in 1999
  • Digital Image appears on Cyber Poets Site at the Victorian State Library in 2000
  • Group Exhibition at Fitzroy Gallery 2001
  • Cover artwork for ZAC music CD mid 2001
  • Selected to be in the Switchback Gallery exhibition 2002
  • Started posting music files to e-Jay from 17th August 2002
  • Group exhibition at Fitzroy Gallery 7th to 19th December 2002
  • Joined a number of Esoteric forums in October and November of 2002
  • 'Voltarrens of the Six Realms' web site first uploaded on17th January 2003
  • Published poetry on on-line e-zine "Miracle Times" 1st March 2003
  • Group Exhibition at Fitzroy Gallery 6th to 18th October 2003
  • Started Posting to DarkStar Poetry forum June 2004
  • Started posting artwork at DeviantArt March 2005
  • Exhibition at Fitzroy Gallery April & October 2005
  • 13th September 2005 started work on Deadman's Curse
  • Submitted "Birth of Mother Earth" to Verandah May 2006
  • Returned to Darkness forum in June 2006
  • Participted in the “Digital Fringe” festival in Melbourne 2007