Hanna Waves
Not Concerned
Not Concerned
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2026
Acrylic on canvas • 75 x 90 cm
Original (1 of 1)
Presented in a custom floating oak-veneer timber frame (as pictured)
Artist Statement
‘Not Concerned’ is rooted in a moment from three weeks ago at Wategos Beach. While surfing, a shark passed within a metre and a half of me. It was a calm, blue-grey presence I optimistically mistook for a dolphin.
The work explores the cognitive shift that happened when a local surfer casually noted the shark, pointed to a nearby bait ball, and paddled off without alarm. This piece investigates the fallibility of our instincts. While we are taught to scan for danger, my primary impulse was to assume grace rather than threat.
It moves away from demonised imagery, instead positioning sharks as sovereign inhabitants of a shared home. A meditation on the risks of optimism and the quiet composure required to play in the wild.
Provenance
01 March 2026 — Completed in studio, Gold Coast
07 - 28 March 2026 — On display at Gallery8, Gold Coast
- Signed with certificate of authenticity
- With love from Australia
Frequently asked questions
Lead time
Lead time
We ship orders based on order received and work as quickly as possible, however please allow approximately 8 weeks for us to carefully prepare and package your original artwork.
International shipping and delivery
International shipping and delivery
All original paintings ship unframed and rolled in a specialist archival tube, fully tracked and insured, directly to your door. Rolling a canvas is standard practice for international art shipping and does not damage the work in any way. On arrival, simply take it to your local framer to have it stretched and hung.
Framed international delivery is also available, please contact me after purchase and I'll arrange a quote for your location.
All original artwork ships from Australia. Depending on where you live, your local customs authority may apply a small import tax on arrival, this varies by country and is collected by your courier. It's typically a small percentage of the order value and is standard for international art purchases. DM me if you have any questions before ordering.
Framing and finishing
Framing and finishing
Australian orders
This original is already custom framed and will be delivered ready to hang at a flat rate of 220 AUD.
International orders
All international originals ship unframed and rolled in a specialist tube at no additional cost. Rolling a canvas is standard practice for international art shipping and does not damage the work in any way.
Framed delivery is available internationally at an additional cost, please contact me after purchase and I'll arrange a quote for your specific location.
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