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Theosophy And Me [A Setken Genesis Story]
I am presenting the talk A Monumental Egyptian Tomb In Melbourne to my first audiences outside of those connected to my paintings [1] ...
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Feb 226 min read
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Your Shape Is Distinct: My bodybuilding competition year [A Setken genesis story]
VHS Cassettes unearthed at my family home In 2021, being forced to remain in South Australia whilst Victoria (where I live) was...
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Jan 23 min read
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Behind The Tomb
[updated 26/2/25] This essay documents the behind-the-scenes adventures of my research that I began in early 2017 into David and...
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Oct 7, 202410 min read
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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...
Setken
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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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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Jun 21, 20249 min read
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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...
Setken
Mar 1, 20245 min read
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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...
Setken
Jan 5, 20247 min read
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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...
Setken
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Mar 12, 20232 min read
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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...
Setken
Mar 4, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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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....
Setken
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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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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Feb 25, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Feb 25, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Feb 25, 20231 min read
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5. Kemetery
Acrylic on linen 72” x 36” February 2020 Artwork is framed On completion of this painting, my friend and musical collaborator Christian...
Setken
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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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...
Setken
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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