Setken
Behind The Tomb
[updated 22/11/24] This essay documents the behind-the-scenes adventures of my research that I began in early 2017 into David and...
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Setken
Jun 284 min read
Nehebukau And The Ocean Of Reassurance Again
Nehebukau And The Ocean Of Reassurance Again Mixed media (acrylic, modelling paste) on canvas 36” x 48” June 2024 This latest painting is...
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Setken
Jun 219 min read
A Tale Of 3 Blockbuster Ancient Egypt Exhibitions
The artist and author looks on at a statue of King Seti II, Dynasty 19, Pharaoh exhibition at NGV photo by Paul Compton Australia has had...
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Setken
Mar 15 min read
A Victorian Bedazzlement [Billilla Bedazzled: Walter Butler vs. Setken remix]
Acrylic on linen 72” x 36” February 2024 My interest in Billilla Mansion came about from researching the works of architect Walter...
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Setken
Jan 57 min read
Discussing The Sorrows Of Setken
The Sorrows Of Setken Acrylic on canvas 48" x 72" January 2024 Mauve symphony I was delighted to discover recently that an Australian...
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Mar 12, 20231 min read
14. The Soul And David Syme II
Acrylic on linen 48” x 36” April 2023 Currently, our focus in Australia is on trying to address the errors of imperial invasion and...
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Mar 12, 20232 min read
13. The Soul And David Syme I
Acrylic on linen 48” x 36” April 2023 David Syme is intimately connected to the establishment of Melbourne and the rise of Victoria as...
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Setken
Mar 4, 20231 min read
12. Beloved Of The Ibis God
Acrylic on linen 72” x 48” June 2022 Painting is framed The god Djehuti afforded me great blessings in 2021 and this painting tells the...
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Setken
Mar 3, 20231 min read
11. The Book Of The Divine Insects
Acrylic on linen, 48” x 24” October 2022 I have written the narrative and am designing the gameplay of a computer game that shares the...
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Setken
Feb 28, 20231 min read
10. I Had Not Seen Truth Before The Images Of The Gods Were Born
Acrylic on linen 36" x 60" December 2021 This painting is a celebration of the god Sutekh and all the mysteries and wonders that He is....
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Setken
Feb 27, 20231 min read
9. Winged Heru
Acrylic on linen 72” x 48” July 2017 Heru (classically Horus) is a falcon god often confused with other falcon deities. There are...
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Setken
Feb 25, 20231 min read
8. Winged Sekhmet
Acrylic on linen 72” x 48” September 2022 The artist completing the black lining on the painting photo by Kitten This painting of the...
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Setken
Feb 25, 20231 min read
7. Winged Set
Acrylic on canvas 72” x 48” January 2013 This painting of the god Set (also called Sutekh, Setesh, Suti and Seth) is the earliest work...
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Setken
Feb 25, 20231 min read
6. Sepulchre
Cabinet: 40" x 33.5" Foamed PVC panels, perspex Mixed media on 9 canvases 5" x 7" (acrylic, copper leaf, genuine platinum leaf, 23 carat...
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Setken
Feb 24, 20231 min read
5. Kemetery
Acrylic on linen 72” x 36” February 2020 Artwork is framed On completion of this painting, my friend and musical collaborator Christian...
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Setken
Feb 24, 20231 min read
4. A God That Speaks Of Evolution
Mixed media on linen (acrylic, genuine platinum leaf) 60" x 40" February 2022 Some in academic Egyptology debate the praying mantis god...
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Setken
Feb 24, 20231 min read
3. Zemmit
Acrylic on wood panel 27.5” x 39.5” June 2019 Artwork is framed The sacred text in this work comes from an earlier time in pharaonic...
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Setken
Feb 19, 20232 min read
2. 2020 Vision
Mixed media on linen (acrylic, 23-carat gold leaf, genuine platinum leaf) 72” x 48” August 2021 This painting marked a return to...
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Setken
Feb 14, 20232 min read
1. Adventures In Zoomorphic Idolatry
Acrylic on linen 48” x 36” April 2023 The painting is the poster advertising the exhibition and shares its title*. The first work...
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