Dance of the Brolga (Original Bird painting, framed)

A painting portraying a beautiful dancing Brolga bird, with wings outstretched,, painted by Sydney artist Leni Kae. Dance of the Brolga’ is from Leni Kae’s “Animal Spirit” series, exploring a spiritual connection with the energy or personality of animals (particularly birdlife) and how their spirit can also capture and reflect the energy of the landscape they inhabit.
In recent times the artist has felt a personal connection to the image of a dancing Brolga – embracing the spirit of joy in life as reflected through its dance. It seems to reinforce the importance of celebrating a social and joyful spirit through dance even when alone; and feels poignant to remember in times of social isolation.

Painted with acrylic paint. Stretched canvas with a black matte floating frame. Approximate sizing in description.

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Leni Kae is a Sydney-based Australian artist and author whose work explores the relationship between nature, symbolism, perception, and inner awareness.
Her work spans expressive bird and Animal Spirit paintings, abstract landscape art, Greek mythology inspired art and contemporary symbolic works created through layered acrylic, watercolour, ink, and mixed media. Using fluid movement, luminous colour, and intuitive mark-making, her paintings investigate themes of awareness, connection, atmosphere, and inner experience.
Alongside her studio practice, Leni also creates books and immersive creative works that bridge visual art, storytelling, and reflection.

Leni Kae’s work has been a finalist in numerous Australian art prizes, including Du Reitz Art Awads 2025, Lake Art Prize 2022, Heysen Prize for Landscape 2020, Mandorla Art Awards 2020,




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