2026 SALON DES REFUSÉS
LP and big O with animals
Carlos Barrios
- Sitter: Luna Paloma Barrios and Owen Loakes
- Medium: Mixed Media
- Dimensions: 126cm x 164cm
About the artwork
Luna Paloma Barrios and Owen Loakes are a young creatives. Luna is the artist’s daughter and recently returned home to Currumbin Valley after living in Brisbane. She graduated from Griffith Film School with a degree in animation. Owen, originally from Rockhampton studied game design and cinematic arts. They met at university and now share a close friendship after an amicable ending of their relationship. Surrounding them in this large-scale mixed media portrait are five animals, Bluey, Rosey, Rufus, Kelpie and Miguel, beloved family companions. The result is a portrait full of warmth, love, personality and energy, two young people with everything ahead of them. ”Behold the future is now! Let’s rejoice! Yes!” says Carlos.
About the artist
Born in San Salvador in 1966, Carlos Barrios migrated to Australia in 1990 and is now based in Currumbin Valley. A professional exhibiting artist represented in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide, and his work are held in national and international collections. He has been a finalist in the Sir John Sulman Prize, The Blake Prize, Mosman Art Prize and the Brisbane Portrait Prize.
