{"title":"Meg Allan","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of Meg Allan’s works acts as an echo between two distinct callings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first is that of the ‘Seen (external)’, which speaks of and is bound to physical existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second comes from the ‘Unseen (internal)’, which is both a record of the collective unconscious and\/or the diffusion of sentience through deep consideration of the Self.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite often, Allan’s images coexist within both callings. A portrait or still life may speak of physical existence while also containing elements of the soul and of memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllan’s work is representational and can be symbolic, steeped in allegory, myth, prose, or spirituality. The act of building an image becomes a kind of searching implement, resonating between the Seen and the Unseen, always with the aim of obtaining a greater understanding of both. Her work seeks to stir thought, question perceptions of reality, and offer a sense of comfort and healing from within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn open conversation with the Zeitgeist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllan works primarily with oil, graphite, and charcoal, favouring a layered and detailed approach. A classical painting enthusiast, her influences include William-Adolphe Bouguereau, John William Waterhouse, and Rembrandt van Rijn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllan is an Australian artist based in New South Wales. Her work is held in collections in Australia and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beinart.org\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if you would like to buy an original painting by Meg Allan or to be notified when we have new available art for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meg-allan-searching-for-forgotten-dreams-oil-on-panel","title":"Meg Allan - 'Searching for Forgotten Dreams' - oil on panel","description":"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearching for Forgotten Dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOil on panel by Meg Allan (2026).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork size: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7\" x 5\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrame size: 25 x 20 cm (9.8\" x 7.9\")","brand":"Meg Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54307530539321,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/files\/meg-allan-searching-for-forgotten-dreams.jpg?v=1785907395"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/collections\/meg_allan.jpg?v=1787722672","url":"https:\/\/beinart.org\/collections\/meg-allan.oembed","provider":"Beinart Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}