LANTERN LANE Studio - Artist- Philosopher Kim S. MacKenzie (PhD)
"The image of a ‘lantern’ has long been associated with the source, containment, and emanation of light,
which for many, across the ages, has symbolised the Divine inner flame concealed within the body of the human spirit.
Whether it be the quaint antique lanterns that grace the cobbled-stoned back streets of ‘Merrie Olde England’,
the stained glass lanterns of the European street cafées,
or the colourful silk lanterns that venerate the ancient temples of South East Asia;
the Light which glows from the centre of a lantern can represent a deep and comforting metaphor for the human soul.
The concept of a ‘lane’ can also signify the veiled and narrow pathway we must all eventually tread
when ready to embark upon the wondrous journey within.
And when the destination is finally reached, our transformed and illumined Self becomes the lantern holder for others … "
(Extract from book 'LANTERN LANE - A Book of Art Inspiration' by Kim S. MacKenzie)
which for many, across the ages, has symbolised the Divine inner flame concealed within the body of the human spirit.
Whether it be the quaint antique lanterns that grace the cobbled-stoned back streets of ‘Merrie Olde England’,
the stained glass lanterns of the European street cafées,
or the colourful silk lanterns that venerate the ancient temples of South East Asia;
the Light which glows from the centre of a lantern can represent a deep and comforting metaphor for the human soul.
The concept of a ‘lane’ can also signify the veiled and narrow pathway we must all eventually tread
when ready to embark upon the wondrous journey within.
And when the destination is finally reached, our transformed and illumined Self becomes the lantern holder for others … "
(Extract from book 'LANTERN LANE - A Book of Art Inspiration' by Kim S. MacKenzie)
The LANTERN LANE Studio represents Kim’s return to full time pastel artwork production after 12 years of post graduate study and employment in Higher Education. Prior to this, Kim established her visual art career over a 15 year period under her maiden name of Kim Gallagher, producing over 130 unique pastel art images for gallery exhibitions, tailored commercial products, and printed publications. Her original motivation for returning to university was to pursue expertise in leveraging Internet resources for the promotion of her artwork.
Since 2019 a prolific era of production has resulted in a rapidly expanding body of new artworks which are being used to produce a unique series of e-books and a variety of printed products. All original artworks are created with soft pastels on cotton paper and measure approximately 57cm x 76cm. On completion they are professionally photographed for commercial reproduction.
The LANTERN LANE Studio (and office) is situated in Camp Hill Brisbane and is open for artwork and portfolio inspection by appointment (phone 0400748815).
Since 2019 a prolific era of production has resulted in a rapidly expanding body of new artworks which are being used to produce a unique series of e-books and a variety of printed products. All original artworks are created with soft pastels on cotton paper and measure approximately 57cm x 76cm. On completion they are professionally photographed for commercial reproduction.
The LANTERN LANE Studio (and office) is situated in Camp Hill Brisbane and is open for artwork and portfolio inspection by appointment (phone 0400748815).
2020 Artworks
A select sampling of the 2020 LANTERN LANE Art Series can be seen below. Larger image samples are available on request.
A select sampling of the 2020 LANTERN LANE Art Series can be seen below. Larger image samples are available on request.
2019 Artworks
The inaugural 2019 LANTERN LANE Art series consisted of 18 pastel artworks accompanied by written vignettes, which are now available in a Kindle e-book form on Amazon. (Click here to view.) A select sampling of the 2019 LANTERN LANE Art Series can be seen below. Larger image samples are available on request.
The inaugural 2019 LANTERN LANE Art series consisted of 18 pastel artworks accompanied by written vignettes, which are now available in a Kindle e-book form on Amazon. (Click here to view.) A select sampling of the 2019 LANTERN LANE Art Series can be seen below. Larger image samples are available on request.
