Afl by Grace Huang

This painting has captured the iconic scenery, which was inspired by The Australian Football League in Melbourne.

As the creator of “AFL,” I’m excited to share this piece's story with collectors drawn to its energetic spirit and urban narrative. This artwork was inspired by a vivid moment I witnessed outside an Australian Football League venue—a bustling public space where diverse lives intersect. I saw a skateboarder in a bright yellow outfit weaving through the crowd, his motion a stark contrast to the static figures around him: a man in a suit, perhaps heading to a meeting, and another holding a VB (Vitoria Bitter Beer) box, possibly a fan or an officer. The AFL logo on the building and the “40” speed limit sign in the foreground captured the essence of this dynamic urban environment, blending sports culture with the everyday rhythm of city life.

I wanted to freeze that sense of movement and energy, so I used bold, contrasting colors—especially the skateboarder’s vibrant yellow against the more subdued tones of the architecture and figures—to reflect the vitality of youth and activity. The building's sharp lines and geometric shapes and signs emphasise the structure of the space. At the same time, the human figures introduce a narrative of interaction and contrast, inviting viewers to ponder the stories behind these fleeting encounters. For me, “AFL” is about celebrating the diversity of modern city life—how different lifestyles, from sports fans to professionals, coexist and collide in shared public spaces.

For collectors, “AFL” can lift a room with its infectious energy and bold palette. The bright yellows, crisp whites, and dynamic composition create a focal point that exudes optimism and modernity, while the urban scene sparks curiosity and conversation. It’s a piece that transforms any space—whether a living room, office, or gallery—into a vibrant reflection of city life’s excitement and complexity, making it a captivating addition to any collection that values contemporary art and the pulse of urban culture.

The painting is executed on linen, as noted in “Oil on linen”. Linen is a high-quality, durable fabric often used as a support for oil paintings. It is prized for its smooth texture, tight weave, and ability to hold fine detail. It provides a stable surface for the dynamic composition and vibrant color application, enhancing the artwork’s longevity and visual impact for collectors.

This piece comes with a white floating frame.

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Grace Huang was born in Guangzhou, China, where she grew up, studied at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Fine Arts and Art Education. Now She lives and works in Melbourne Australia.

Although Grace is best known for painting the figures in the urban landscape, seascape, and various themes, and always creates scenes that are familiar and unfamiliar and often accompanied by a sense of silent, mysterious and even witty atmosphere. Art is a way for her to express her thoughts and emotions, she is interested in exploring the art and reality in everyday life, she aims to deliver her ideas to the viewers participate and inspire their imagination. She thinks, to a certain extent, we have explored the art world from different perspectives.

Grace is an internationally multiple-award winner and the nominee, including a winner in Art WORLD TOUR 2023, supported by World Wide Galleries and ARTBOX.GROUPS GmbH in Switzerland. Which her winning painting NO STANDING has starting to exhibit in World Wild Galleries during this year in the cities of Los Angeles; NYC; Basel, Zürich and Zug in Switzerland; Palma in Spain; and Miami. The CERTIFICATE of EXCELLENCE (2017) and the MERIT AWARD (2016) and The Nominee of PALM ART AWARD (2017 & 2016), by Art Domain Group in Germany; The Best Landscape in Mortimore Art Prize in NSW (2013); The Best Urban Landscape in Camberwell Art Show in Melbourne (2012); winner of Victor Harbour Exhibition Open Section Award, in South Australia (2002) and Herald Sun Camberwell Art Award, in Melbourne (2001); The High Commendations in The Fleurieu Food & Wine Art Prize, Fleurieu Biennale in South Australia (2016 & 2011); as well as a multiple selected finalist in Bluethumb Art Prize, Australia (2020); ARTBOX.PROJECTS NEW YORK 1.0 (2018); Cliftons Art Prize, in Melbourne venue (2017 & 2016); Brisbane Art Prize, in QLD (2017 & 2016); Hawkesbury Art Prize, in NSW (2013 & 2012); Muswellbrook Art Prize, in NSW (2013); Redland Art Award, in QLD (2012 & 2008); Norvill Art Prize, in NSW (2010); MacarthurCook Art Award, in Melbourne (2008); and John Leslie Art Prize, in Victoria (2004), Australia.

Grace's artworks and articles have published in the Artist Magazines, books and media in Australia and overseas, including in The 7th Issue of CIRCLE SPOTLIGHT Contemporary Magazine and the Winter 2018 Issue of CIRCLE QUARTERLY ART REVIEW Magazine, by Circle Foundation Press, France; Who's Who in Visual Art / 101 Top Fine Artists of Our Day, Vol. 2017-2018, by Art Domain Whois Publisher, Germany; TAKING IT TO MIND, Edited by Lingnan Fine Art Institute, Chinese Literature & Art Publishing House, Guangdong, China (2016); Art Compass, Art Domain Whois Publisher, Germany (2016); the catalog of 2016 Brisbane Art Prize; the selected artists on Arts Portal in Singapore (2013); on website & the Catalogue of Fleurieu Art Prize, South Australia (2011); articles and paintings published in AUSTRALIAN ARTIST magazine (2004 & 2001); two artworks have selected by Crawford Productions services Pty Ltd and Robert Greenwald Films for use in the movie production BLONDE (2000); two drawings have used in the catalogue covers of ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (1989); her drawings have selected in the book of The Hundred Of Art Drawings By The Students At The Guangzhou Academy Of Fine Arts, in China.

Grace's artworks have been held in solos, and contemporary art exhibited events in Australia and worldwide, which including ART LAB, Los Angeles (2023); ARTBOX EXPO in New York ArtWeek (2023); ART EXPO Basel 2.0 in Basel ArtWeek (2023); SWISSARTEXPO in Zürich (2023); JOHNATHAN SCHULTZ GALLERY in Miami (2023); FINITY GALLERY in LIVING Berlin (2023); Tomson Gallery in Switzerland (2023); Casa del Arte in Spain (2023); Miami Art Weeks (2023); Tana Art Space in Venezia (2022); ARTBOX.PROJECT Zürich 4.0 in SWISS ART EXPO in Switzerland (2022); ARTBOX.PROJECT Zürich 3.0 in SWISS ART EXPO in Switzerland (2021); MvVO Art at THE OCULUS at THE WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER in NYC (2021 & 2020); ARTBOX Gallery in Zurich (2020); ARTBOX.PROJECTS MIAMI 2.0 in Miami ArtWeek at Eduardo Lira Art Gallery (2019); ARTBOX.PROJECT New York 1.0 in ARMORY ARTWEEWS at Stricoff Fine Art in NYC(2018); Footmarks - Guangmei Yuedong Alumni Art Exhibition at Guangdong Lingnan Art Museum in Shanwei City, China (2018); ANL Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition inDocklands VIC, Australia (2018); 4th 'Enter into Art' International Installations with Haiku event at the Cultural Center in Cologne-Mülheim, Germany (2018); 4th 'Enter into Art' International Installations, Prelude exhibition 2 : Homage Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Wolfgang Goethe at the Studio Gallery "ART RETREAT" in Bonn-Königswinter, Germany (2017); Cliftons Art Prize at Cliftons Melbourne venue in Australia (2017 & 2016); Brisbane Art Prize at JUDITH WRIGHT CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS in QLD, Australia (2017 & 2016); 4th 'Enter into Art' International Installations 1: Homage to William Turner and the Rhine Romance, at the Cultural centre "Kulturbahnhof" in Bad Breisig, Germany (2017); ARTBOX.PROJECT Basel 1.0, Basel ArtWeek in Switzerland (2017), and ARTBOX.PROJECT Miami 1.0 in Miami ArtWeek, represented by Artbox.Gallery from Zug, Switzerland (2016); Academic Research Exhibition TAKING IT TO MIND, at Lingnan Museum of Fine Art in Guangdong, China (2016); Fleurieu Food & Wine Art Prize for Fleurieu Biennial, at Penny's Hill Gallery inMcLaren Vale, South Australia (2016); ART CONTEMPORAIN, Saint Rémy-lès-Chevreuse in Paris, France (2015); The Hawkesbury Art Prize, at Purple Noon Gallery in NSW, Australia (2013 & 2012); The Muswellbrook Art Prize, at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre in NSW, Australia (2013); Redland Art Awards, at Redland Art Gallery in QLD, Australia (2012 & 2008); Fleurieu Food & Wine Art Prize, at Chapel Hill Gallery in Fleurieu Biennial, in South Australia (2011); Hu Juzhan & Chen Xiu'e's 60th Anniversary in Art and Invitational Exhibition of Watercolor Paintings by Teachers and Students, at Art Museum Of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, in Guangzhou, China (2011); Norvill Art Prize, at The RSL Memorial Hall, Murrurundi, in NSW, Australia (2010); MacarthurCook Art Award Exhibition, at Fortyfivedownstairs Gallery in Melbourne, Australia (2008); Guangdong Contemporary Oil Paintings, at Garden Hotel in Guangzhou, China (2006); Melbourne Affordable Art Show, Australia (2005 & 2004); the “International ArtExpo” in NYC and “Palm Spring International Art Fair” in California, USA (2003); and exhibited in Taiwan from 1996 to 1999. Huang's work has included in corporate and private collections in Asia, Europe, America, and Australasia.

Medium	Oil, Linen, Framed by Artist
Dimensions	148cm (W) x 120.5cm (H) x 5.5cm (D)
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