Collections
Cocoon
Representing the things we can create, share and contribute after a state of reflection or hibernation.
These beautifully paired works embody our universally entwined connection between nature, selfhood and community.
And that of our participation with this infinite, yet delicate kinship.
Cocoon Series I (2021)
Exhibited at the ‘Red Hill Winter Solstice’ at Kerri Greens Winery, Red Hill, Australia, Bunurong Country, 18-20 June 2021.
Cocoon Series II (2022)
Exhibited at the ‘Meet Me in a Dark Cool Place’ at Stoker Studio, Mornington, Australia, Bunurong Country, 24 June – 10 July 2022.
Cocoon Series III (2023)
Exhibited at ‘Harvest’ at Butterfly, Red Hill, Australia, Bunurong Country, 16 June – 25 June 2023.
Cocoon Series I (2021)
Cocoon Series II (2022)
Cocoon Series III (2023)
Community Chest
The Cocoon’s by Charlie Ryan is a series of twelve planned collections to be released on the Winter Solstice each year for twelve years.
No more than six pairs of Cocoon’s created annually, and unlike other collections by the artist, all but one of the artworks are put to silent auction at the time of the solstice exhibition.
With the intention that half of the return from each artwork be enchested and considered as an endowment of patronage towards the support and production of the artists’ own creative projects within the community — like V for Victori.
Thereby making each collection not only a chance to acquire one of these rare and beautiful paintings, but also the opportunity to take part in a greater journey with the artist.
The Veiled Painting
At each of the artists’ more recent solo exhibitions, he has presented an artwork wrapped in brown paper and string, and auctioned the works with no minimum opening bid.
Titled the ‘Veiled Painting’, these artworks present an opportunity for a member of the community to own the experience of sharing a piece of art privately with the artist. And in this case of the paired works, the artist will keep one ‘Cocoon’, whilst the other is to be given to the winning bidder.
The catch is that the successful buyer cannot view the artwork until they own it. And unlike the other 10 available works, it can only receive a bid in person at the exhibition.
Cocoon XI
(‘The Veiled Painting III’)
2021
Synthetic Polymer Paints on Canvas
51cm x 61cm
