Sand Art

I draw pictures in sand with my hands. The sand can either be deposited on the illuminated glass to produce a silhouette or taken away to reveal the white light beneath. So, in effect, I am not only drawing with sand, but also with light.

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Paintings

My paintings range from frenetic semi-abstract compositions full of people, animals and other objects to quieter dream-scapes exploring the human condition. I work mainly in acrylic on canvas, as well as using pastel, charcoal and ink.

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Thiering's Thoughts

With a career spanning 40 years and having performed at festivals, theatres, public spaces, cruise ships, and corporate and private functions. Thiering's Thoughts are my observations and insights into art and the creative process.

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"Creativity is a journey where the destination is unpredictable.
The secret is knowing when you have arrived".

"Thank you very much John, For making our wedding celebrations, an artistic and personal experience. Through your sand art, you told our relationship story to our family and friends, who now understand the love and attributes of our relationship, through a visual and musical representation. (Some people would have never known our story) All the best in your future art, I would recommend you to anyone who asked, based on our wonderful wedding day and the love and magic you shared with us! Thanks again John"

John Thiering’s “Journeys Through Sand” performance at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery in August 2017 was extremely well-received by everyone who attended, young and old. John’s performances are unique: a live art experience that combines drawing, narrative and music. His stories and imagery are highly engaging – playful and whimsical yet also sincere, empathic and thought-provoking. A beautiful vehicle for age-old and contemporary stories alike.

'To see your performance in Barcelona at midnight is one oft the most beautiful memories in my life. It was such a beautiful moment, everyone was watching you and I didn‘t want it to stop!

John Thiering is one ridiculously talented artist & storyteller who pushes the boundaries with his art. Mesmerizing at Botanica with his sand art collaboration & I’d be very happy hanging any of his paintings on my wall.

I have been fortunate to experience John's sand art performances many times and each time I am completely mesmerised with the combination of music, art and story. The Botanica story was stunning beyond words, thank you John

Watching the Sand Art performance live was something very unique and magical. I would love to see it again

In 2010 I started doing Sand Painting both as a live performance and in my studio. Sand Art involves drawing a series of pictures in sand on a lightbox to form a narrative. In my live performances the artwork is projected onto a screen and accompanied by a soundtrack. I have collaborated with a range of creative artists including painters, musicians, video animators, and actors. Sand Art has allowed me to combine my drawing skills, passion for telling stories and talent as an entertainer.

I began painting at art school in the early 1980s, had my first exhibition in 1987 in Sydney, and have been painting ever since. My paintings can be frenetic compositions full of whimsical detail or simple narrative scenes. They explore the delights and absurdities of the human condition and the impending political and environmental crisis.

“I have drawn pictures for as long as I can recall.” John Thiering

Sand Art

Paintings

Thiering's Thoughts

"Creativity is a journey where the destination is unpredictable. The secret is knowing when you have arrived".

"Creativity is a journey where the destination is unpredictable.
The secret is knowing when you have arrived".