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Angus Martin
Sonder - Spread Love, 2025
Acrylic on Archival Cotton Paper, framed in Oak
Height 71 cm x Width 54 cm
Artwork is framed and ready to hang & comes with a certificate of authenticity
Starting Bid: $800
I began drawing Sonder in 2018, inspired by the word coined by John Koenig:
“Sonder - the realization that every person you pass carries a world within them: their own thoughts, stories, fears, and dreams, just as vivid and intricate as your own. A reminder that behind every glance lies a lifetime unfolding.”
That understanding changed how I move through the world. A few years later, I came across another quote that stayed with me:
“If only love and positivity spread as quickly as hate and negativity, what a world that would be.”
From then on, I began adding small hearts connecting the figures, a quiet symbol of both Sonder and the simple, powerful act of spreading love. I hope they inspire you to carry that feeling forward.
Artist Bio: Based in Sydney, Australia, Angus explores emotions through his paintings, blending colour, form, and symbolism to create stories that resonate with the human experience. His inspiration comes from music, lyrics, poems, and quotes, using these expressive mediums to ignite his internal vision and guide his brushstrokes. In his artwork, viewers find a mix of abstract shapes and figurative elements, conveying hidden messages and positive affirmations, as each piece holds its own unique meaning. He believes in the power of symbolism to encourage viewers to delve deeper, discovering personal meanings that connect with their own experiences.