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Setken

Oct 710 min read

Behind The Tomb

[updated 22/11/24] This essay documents the behind-the-scenes adventures of my research that I began in early 2017 into David and...

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Nehebukau And The Ocean Of Reassurance Again

Setken

Jun 284 min read

Nehebukau And The Ocean Of Reassurance Again

Nehebukau And The Ocean Of Reassurance Again Mixed media (acrylic, modelling paste) on canvas 36” x 48” June 2024 This latest painting is...

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A Tale Of 3 Blockbuster Ancient Egypt Exhibitions

Setken

Jun 219 min read

A Tale Of 3 Blockbuster Ancient Egypt Exhibitions

The artist and author looks on at a statue of King Seti II, Dynasty 19, Pharaoh exhibition at NGV photo by Paul Compton Australia has had...

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Setken

Mar 15 min read

A Victorian Bedazzlement [Billilla Bedazzled: Walter Butler vs. Setken remix]

Acrylic on linen 72” x 36” February 2024 My interest in Billilla Mansion came about from researching the works of architect Walter...

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Setken

Jan 57 min read

Discussing The Sorrows Of Setken

The Sorrows Of Setken Acrylic on canvas 48" x 72" January 2024 Mauve symphony I was delighted to discover recently that an Australian...

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Setken

Mar 12, 20231 min read

14. The Soul And David Syme II

Acrylic on linen 48” x 36” April 2023 Currently, our focus in Australia is on trying to address the errors of imperial invasion and...

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Setken

Mar 12, 20232 min read

13. The Soul And David Syme I

Acrylic on linen 48” x 36” April 2023 David Syme is intimately connected to the establishment of Melbourne and the rise of Victoria as...

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Setken

Mar 4, 20231 min read

12. Beloved Of The Ibis God

Acrylic on linen 72” x 48” June 2022 Painting is framed The god Djehuti afforded me great blessings in 2021 and this painting tells the...

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Setken

Mar 3, 20231 min read

11. The Book Of The Divine Insects

Acrylic on linen, 48” x 24” October 2022 I have written the narrative and am designing the gameplay of a computer game that shares the...

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10. I Had Not Seen Truth Before The Images Of The Gods Were Born

Setken

Feb 28, 20231 min read

10. I Had Not Seen Truth Before The Images Of The Gods Were Born

Acrylic on linen 36" x 60" December 2021 This painting is a celebration of the god Sutekh and all the mysteries and wonders that He is....

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Setken

Feb 27, 20231 min read

9. Winged Heru

Acrylic on linen 72” x 48” July 2017 Heru (classically Horus) is a falcon god often confused with other falcon deities. There are...

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Setken

Feb 25, 20231 min read

8. Winged Sekhmet

Acrylic on linen 72” x 48” September 2022 The artist completing the black lining on the painting photo by Kitten This painting of the...

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Setken

Feb 25, 20231 min read

7. Winged Set

Acrylic on canvas 72” x 48” January 2013 This painting of the god Set (also called Sutekh, Setesh, Suti and Seth) is the earliest work...

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Setken

Feb 25, 20231 min read

6. Sepulchre

Cabinet: 40" x 33.5" Foamed PVC panels, perspex Mixed media on 9 canvases 5" x 7" (acrylic, copper leaf, genuine platinum leaf, 23 carat...

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Setken

Feb 24, 20231 min read

5. Kemetery

Acrylic on linen 72” x 36” February 2020 Artwork is framed On completion of this painting, my friend and musical collaborator Christian...

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Setken

Feb 24, 20231 min read

4. A God That Speaks Of Evolution

Mixed media on linen (acrylic, genuine platinum leaf) 60" x 40" February 2022 Some in academic Egyptology debate the praying mantis god...

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Setken

Feb 24, 20231 min read

3. Zemmit

Acrylic on wood panel 27.5” x 39.5” June 2019 Artwork is framed The sacred text in this work comes from an earlier time in pharaonic...

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Setken

Feb 19, 20232 min read

2. 2020 Vision

Mixed media on linen (acrylic, 23-carat gold leaf, genuine platinum leaf) 72” x 48” August 2021 This painting marked a return to...

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Setken

Feb 14, 20232 min read

1. Adventures In Zoomorphic Idolatry

Acrylic on linen 48” x 36” April 2023 The painting is the poster advertising the exhibition and shares its title*. The first work...

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