I hate cubicles and open-plan offices

The recent swine flu epidemic has highlighted what I knew instinctively for so long. Open-plan offices are one of the most dangerous places to be.

Studies have found that the stress level in battery-hen inspired spaces is increased, productivity is low, the level of frustration is very high because of the total lack of privacy and the danger from viruses such as the one we're facing today spreading is extreme.

Add to that the current economic situation, where, for fear of losing their jobs people avoid taking sick leave and you have the clear picture of a disaster in the making.

It is just a matter of time until progressive companies will take the lead and address this issue. Today, when technology allows people to have video conferences from home, there is no excuse for companies to ignore their duty of care.

New begining

Today is the last day of my life so far. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life. I am declaring the "No turning back" show officially open. Cheers

Four seasons storms - winter

"You certainly seem to be very prolific."

Paul Greenaway, OAM

Four seasons storms - autumn

"I like your use of colour. It looks like you're not scared to experiment with different styles either - which is a great attitude to have as an artist. "

Jasmine

Four seasons storms - summer

"..find a subject matter that keeps you coming back to the canvas over and over again."
Adam Bogusz

Four Seasons Storms - Spring

"You remind me of a cross between Pollock and one of my favourite Mark Rothko with the flows and subtle colours capturing your mood and emotions. It is so stimulating to discover the many joys and pathways of experimenting with techniques and compositions, however, the voice of a much respected teacher of mine rings in my ears when he repeated often that one needs to find one's voice and individuality by focussing on what makes you as an artist and a person unique. This is of course difficult when one is finding this voice. My gut feel is that your dynamic and spiritual abstract work is calling you to commit to that pathway."

Ursula Theinert

Smoke on the water

The light at the end of the storm

"It can be of course tempting to try to paint something that you feel will be "commercial" and there is nothing wrong with doing that...but I have found that eventually it will all catch up with you if you aren't painting what you truly enjoy doing."

Adam Bogusz

Flooding

The driest continent is flooding. Our thoughts are with all those affected.

Flowers

"These are absolutely beautiful!"

my mother-in-law

Sinking

"yummy rich texture and mark making"

Petra Sohns Didion

"I like some of the flows there. Nice."

Mike Retter

Scottish dance

Healthy choices

"They are looking after yourself"

"You need to be mindful of what you were trying to achieve, and if you feel you've done it, have confidence in the work."

Grant Gittus

A sign in the sky - Sold

"just keep going and believe in yourself...."
Kylie Greer

BRIGHTSPACE

"Stay open, keep growing! I wish you every success!"

Associate Professor John Barbour

Director, South Australian School of Art

Alan Bamberger knows his (and now my) s...tuff!

" Thanks for the painting-- very nice-- it does bear a certain resemblance."

Alan Bamberger

"You're a funny man Stefan!"

Amanda van Gils

A long way from home

Alone in the middle of all. The traveller, lost for words in front of this immensity, starts planning his return. Where to go from here?

Heart left behind

"I must say that the painting has the style of of post impressionist work and tends towards expressionistic work".

Lionel D.

Autumn colours

Had so much fun with the palette knife. Just love it.

The cuckoo's nest - Sold

Often I feel like a clown - talented, very professional, funny, kicked in the butt by some, laughed at by most. The bird is a symbol of loneliness. The two together suggest friendship - a rare commodity lately, one I've found in Mike Barr, Tony Moffitt, Murray Edwards and a few other signs here and there.

"To me birds are a symbol of freedom (unless they are depicted in a cage) The figure has an expressionless face, the bird has a smile. I think the figure wants to be the bird and the bird has sympathy for the figure. The composition is good and the style reminds me of Picasso".

Daniel Hutchings

"I think it's wonderful Stefan, I find it quite fascinating and I have to say your art is moving forward in leaps and bounds".

Jo Tyler

Little Cezanne doodle

"Love the balance of colour in this one Stefan. Little Cezanne would be pleased!"

Tony Moffitt

"Stefan, love it , the colours are gorgeous, all goes together well, you amaze me , you just turn out one painting after another....very quickly"

Julie Stephens

The show must go on - self portrait - Sold

Sometimes I feel like a clown. Very professional, multi-skilled, kicked in the butt by some, not taken seriously by some, and yet my numbers are always successful. The show must go on.

Inspired by reality.

Autumn in Adelaide

After all that drought, Adelaide is green again.

Happy Mother's day (2)

Happy mother's day (1)

To all the mothers out there, for all of their undervalued efforts, happy Mother's day!

The Australian bush (sold)

This painting was created following the very relaxing, funny and informative workshop at Hummocks Station, with Anna and Marek Herburt.

The calm before the storm - Sold

Little Cezanne doodle

Another day gone

"Big sky creates a great space and the treatment of the water surface is nice and loose giving luminosity, which lifts the darker foreground".

Alan Leek

Adelaide at 45 degrees Celsius

"The work gives a wonderfully abstract impression of a cauldron rimmed by a faint horizon and a sticky sky. This is a very game work, which does not try to be pretty".

Alan Leek

Seascape in blue

"Like from a dream, Stefan!"

Jade Henderson

Dust storm

Stefan, We get a lot of dust storms here through the summer months and your painting reminds me of such a storm.

Julie Stephens

Sunset

"Stefan! You've turned realist! (unless that's supposed to be a kangaroo.. ) An interesting piece with some nice lighting on the waves. At postage-stamp preview size, it looks a bit like the eye of God, but that lessens at full size".

Grant Gittus - Artforum