{"title":"SPIRIT OF ESSENCE | CREATIVE EXCHANGE 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPIRIT OF ESSENCE | CREATIVE EXCHANGE 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/2673\/3988\/files\/Essence_of_Spirit_Catalogue_-_Reduced.pdf?v=1794430284\" title=\"View the catalogue (PDF)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIEW THE EXHIBITION \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/2673\/3988\/files\/Essence_of_Spirit_Catalogue_-_Reduced.pdf?v=1794430284\" title=\"View the catalogue (PDF)\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCATALOGUE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLara Scolari × Naomi Simson OAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vibrant meeting of two creative spirits, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit of Essence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates the extraordinary beauty, energy and soul of the Australian landscape through colour, movement and intuitive expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented as part of Lara Scolari Gallery's annual Creative Exchange, this exclusive exhibition brings together contemporary abstract expressionist Lara Scolari and entrepreneur and artist Naomi Simson OAM in an inspiring exploration of creativity, connection and the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough their individual artistic languages, both artists reveal the unseen rhythms of nature, the emotional resonance of colour and the powerful life force that connects us to the earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing an exciting collection of original artworks, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit of Essence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invites collectors and art lovers to discover two distinctive perspectives united by a shared passion for artistic expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION | 19 NOVEMBER – 13 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLara Scolari Gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46–48 Beattie Street, Balmain, Sydney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/2673\/3988\/files\/Essence_of_Spirit_Catalogue_-_Reduced.pdf?v=1794430284\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View the Catalogue (PDF)\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXPLORE THE EXHIBITION CATALOGUE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the complete collection, artwork details and the stories behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit of Essence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal artworks available for acquisition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate viewings and enquiries welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pilbara-original-abstract-landscape-painting-lara-scolari","title":"Pilbara | Original Abstract Landscape Painting | Lara Scolari","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePilbara draws on 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