Skull Spirit Resurrection in Blue

A modern painting of a skull, by Sydney artist Leni Kae.

“To accept and face the skull means the acceptance of the cycle of life itself. For some cultures who believe(d) in the afterlife, the skull stood as a symbol of the turning of the wheel of life. Death was a gateway to rebirth, and so the skull stood as a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, resurrection.” - Leni Kae | Follow me @LeniKae

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This artwork is from Leni Kae’s new series “Awakenings” and contains a special feature. Expose the painting to UV Light to discover a hidden glow.. This feature both symbolises and highlights an element of conscious enlightenment.

Leni Kae’s ‘Awakenings’ series is inspired by an intuitive connection to the artist’s Greek ancestral landscape. Leni explores conscious and subconscious connection to the stories and energies of cultural legends, mythology, ritual and religion; and the role they played in spiritual enlightenment. ‘Awakenings’ invites viewers to re-examine how they think about ancestral historical spirituality, and in the process, surrender to a process of self-discovery.

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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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Artist website www.lenikae.com.au