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Art: The Bushfire—the story of The Magpie and the Flames

The exhibition The Magpie and the Flames was inspired by the Sampson Flat Fires of early 2015, which destroyed a number of homes in the area and destroyed many hectares of land affecting the local community.

Paul Clark, owner of Kersbrook Hills Wines & Cider, provided many interesting stories which provided inspiration for the illustrations and at first I had intended to write a short story to connect the images. With mounting pressure and the deadline approaching, however, I enlisted the help of friend Nicola Gage, an ABC journalist to write a story with similar inspirations. Nicola often covers fires for the ABC throughout the summer season and even witnessed the Sampson Flat Fires firsthand.

Below is a version of her story 'The Bushfire' which I adapted to perform live on opening night at Kersbrook Hill.

The Bushfire

Adapted for live performance by Daniel Purvis from an original story by Nicola Gage

This was Magpie’s kingdom.  He watched over it from the sky, day after day.  He flew low and fast over the land, and ruled. Every morning, he would fly the same lines: Over endless bushland which burst with life, following winding roads which playfully snaked through twisted gum trees and over the vineyards below the Hill. They were young and strong and rich.  Of his entire kingdom, those steely vines were what set Magpie’s insides on fire.  His heart beat within every grape. He cared for them, then squished them between his beak when grapes were just perfectly ripe.  Those vines had taken him. He would watch over them, keeping them safe, every single day. 

Until it all changed. 

It started with a smell. Magpie loved the familiar scent of his land.  But on this particular Friday afternoon, there was something different hanging in the air. It was strong, and harsh, and insincere.  He peered around and nothing had changed.  The vines were silent, the Australian hills still rolled on with fresh growth.  But there, on the horizon, a black smear was rising.      What is that?  And without another thought he ventured on towards uncertainty. 

There was a dirty thickness to the air and with each breath, Magpie became heavy.  He turned an angry black.      Was this the end of the world?  Faster he flew.

It was hard for Magpie to digest. As far as his stern eyes could see, his kingdom was disturbed.  Trees melted, echidnas raced clumsily from their homes, yabbies roasted on the banks where they were born.  The comforting smell of eucalypts contorted into an acrid and choking wall.  A deep pain worked its way into Magpie.

Below Magpie were two emus stood in a pile, one atop the other, legs tangled in their shock.  All they knew was gone, a bright blue sky and tall delicious grass replaced with another world of muddy colours and confusing smells.  No one spoke.  Magpie flew away. 

Unfazed by the chaos surrounding, Koala relaxed in her tree.  She wouldn’t be moving.  She would not allow the black smear to dictate her world.  But, the smear did not care for her either.  And just like that, the red wall came. Magpie flew away. 

Sitting in front of a dying house was old Kangaroo.      “I’m glad you have come to watch,” he said. “What an awesome sight it truly is.”     “Awesome?!” wurbled Magpie. “My kingdom is on fire! How dare you call it awesome!”     "Why, but it is,” Kangaroo replied. “This is nature. It burns. It rejuvenates.” Magpie’s tiny body puffed with fury and Kangaroo continued, “This land isn’t any more yours than it is mine. Or Koala’s. Or emus’.” Angrily, Magpie flew away. 

Magpie knew it was true.  He had no control.  He couldn’t stop the smear.  Its rage had taken hold and blackened everything before it.  Fast. And terrifying.  Magpie flew down to the charred vines below the Hill and sat on a burnt post.  Kangaroo was right, he thought.  This wasn’t Magpie’s kingdom. 

Original artwork from The Magpie and the Flames is available for purchase along with 1:1 archival prints and a collection of postcards from danielpurvis.com/store

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Film: The Worst Alien in the World nominated for 7 SASA awards

South Australian short film The Worst Alien in the World, directed by Anthony Frith and produced by Rebecca Elliott, has been nominated for SEVEN South Australian Screen Awards. 

I had the pleasure of shooting production stills for this hilariously dark comedy which explores familial life in the suburbs on the last day of Earth. Think Hey Dad meets Independence Day with a heavy dose of Tim and Eric and a splash of comedic verbal abuse ala Archer.

The Worst Alien in the World nominations include:

Best Short Film

Best Comedy

Best Performance (Adrian Barnes)

Best Performance by (Sam Dugmore)

Best Director (Anthony Frith)

Best Production Design (Lucy Campbell)

Massive congratulations to Anthony and Rebecca, Adrian, Sam and Lucy and the rest of the cast and crew.

BONUS: Special congratulations also to Aaron Shuppan for his Best Music Video nomination for Nakatomi's The Knife, for which I also shot production stills.

Honestly, you just have to love South Australian film.

If you find the time, head along to the awards night. You can purchase tickets to the awards by contacting the Media Resource Centre on 08 8410 0979. A selection of the best films will also be screened on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 of May, so you can check out The Worst Alien in the World for yourself!

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Film: The Worst Alien in the World nominated for 7 SASA awards

South Australian short film The Worst Alien in the World, directed by Anthony Frith and produced by Rebecca Elliott, has been nominated for SEVEN South Australian Screen Awards. 

I had the pleasure of shooting production stills for this hilariously dark comedy which explores familial life in the suburbs on the last day of Earth. Think Hey Dad meets Independence Day with a heavy dose of Tim and Eric and a splash of comedic verbal abuse ala Archer.

The Worst Alien in the World nominations include:

Best Short Film

Best Comedy

Best Performance (Adrian Barnes)

Best Performance by (Sam Dugmore)

Best Director (Anthony Frith)

Best Production Design (Lucy Campbell)

Massive congratulations to Anthony and Rebecca, Adrian, Sam and Lucy and the rest of the cast and crew.

BONUS: Special congratulations also to Aaron Shuppan for his Best Music Video nomination for Nakatomi's The Knife, for which I also shot production stills.

Honestly, you just have to love South Australian film.

If you find the time, head along to the awards night. You can purchase tickets to the awards by contacting the Media Resource Centre on 08 8410 0979. A selection of the best films will also be screened on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 of May, so you can check out The Worst Alien in the World for yourself!

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Film: The Worst Alien in the World nominated for 7 SASA awards

South Australian short film The Worst Alien in the World (TWAITW), directed by Anthony Frith and produced by Rebecca Elliott, has been nominated for SEVEN South Australian Screen Awards. 

I had the pleasure of shooting production stills for this hilariously dark comedy which explores familial life in the suburbs on the last day of Earth. Think Hey Dad meets Independence Day with a heavy dose of Tim and Eric and a splash of comedic verbal abuse ala Archer.

TWAITW nominations include:

Best Short Film

Best Comedy

Best Performance (Adrian Barnes)

Best Performance by (Sam Dugmore)

Best Director (Anthony Frith)

Best Production Design (Lucy Campbell)

Massive congratulations to Anthony and Rebecca, Adrian, Sam and Lucy and the rest of the cast and crew.

BONUS: Special congratulations also to Aaron Shuppan for his Best Music Video nomination for Nakatomi's The Knife, for which I also shot production stills.

Honestly, you just have to love South Australian film.

If you find the time, head along to the awards night. You can purchase tickets to the awards by contacting the Media Resource Centre on 08 8410 0979. A selection of the best films will also be screened on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 of May, so you can check out The Worst Alien in the World for yourself!

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This #Christmas mix brought to you by @olmos84 and @laurenbezzina. Smashing it with some @dodgybrothers rose to boot. Couldn't be sweeter. #family #aintdrunk #yet #hiphop #rap #awyeah

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I'll be there Sunday! Amazing flyer by @girlrexdoor 😁 ・・・ Are you a need for zines like me? Well then come along to Zine Swap Three! Such zines, many happiness. #comics #illustrations #pink #purple #orange #zines #australianart #australiancomics #draw #drawing

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#Repost @thefruitfulpursuit ・・・ 🌲 Beautiful Basket Range. One of the most forward-thinking regions on the planet. #jaumawines #basketrange #ahwineregion #adelaidehills #adelaidehillswine #naturalwine #thefruitfulpursuit #sawine #wine #goodwine #wineries #winetour #winetasting #winemaking #instawine #australianwine #brandsouthaustralia #insidesouthaustralia #photo #photograph #danielpurvis #purvisallcreative #mynikonlife #mywinemoment 📷:@stolen_projects.

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#Repost @broadsheet.adelaide ・・・ Most Exciting Openings of 2015, September: @chicken_and_pig When the wood oven’s not firing at Pizza e Mozzarella Bar, the folks there turn it over to their other venture: this refined takeaway joint that attracts queues out the door every weekday. The choices are simple: meat roll or salad. The meats are slow-cooked for at least four hours, then popped in a wood-fired roll slathered with French butter. Lunches don’t get much better.  Photography: @stolen_projects #broadsheetbestopenings2015 #Adelaide #photo #photograph #venue #brandsouthaustralia @brandsouthaust #satourism #tourismsa #southaustralia #danielpurvis #purvisallcreative

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Friday afternoon #comics by @roamcomic @joelvdk and the delicious petnap Tuff Nutt by @delinquentewineco with a #pretty label illustrated by @outlawloose Only way to end this long #anxious week dealing with 42 degree Celcius heat in sweet lil #Adelaide town. #illustration #work #frustration #chokingonit

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#Repost @thefruitfulpursuit ・・・ 🍴 Our long lunch at Sukhumvit Soi 38 with Chaffey Brothers was an occasion in itself, worthy of great celebration. #bestthaifood #soi38 #sukhumvitsoi38 #chaffeybrothers #longlunch #celebration #thefruitfulpursuit #sawine #wine #goodwine #wineries #winetour #winetasting #winemaking #instawine #australianwine #adelaide #brandsouthaustralia #insidesouthaustralia #southaustralia #purvisallcreative #danielpurvis 📷:@stolen_projects

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#Repost @thefruitfulpursuit ・・・ ⛪️ Receiving the sacrament. #frederickstevenson #edenvalley #breakfastjuice #breakfastwine #thefruitfulpursuit #sawine #wine #goodwine #wineries #winetour #winetasting #winemaking #instawine #australianwine #brandsouthaustralia #insidesouthaustralia #adelaide #southaustralia #danielpurvis #purvisallcreative 📷:@stolen_projects.

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#Repost @thefruitfulpursuit ・・・ ⛽️ The FP x Kalleske. #squad #kalleske #barossavalley #thefruitfulpursuit #sawine #wine #goodwine #wineries #winetour #winetasting #winemaking #instawine #australianwine #tourismsa #insidesouthaustralia #southaustralia #danielpurvis #purvisallcreative #event #photo #photographer #art #artist 📷:@stolen_projects.

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#Repost @thefruitfulpursuit ・・・ 📸 Many wonder about the faces that lurk behind the lens during our adventures, capturing our every pleasure. Well, one of them is this guru. He's acquired many nicknames, the most apt of which is 'The Photographer'. Meet Daniel John Purvis. #photographer #photography #othersideofthelens #thefruitfulpursuit #sawine #wine #goodwine #wineries #winetour #winetasting #winemaking #instawine #australianwine #tourismsa #insidesouthaustralia #southaustralia #purvisallcreative #danielpurvis 📷:@thomson.jess.

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New Australian Christmas Cards for sale, illustrated by Daniel Purvis! Our good ol' gums are the best Christmas trees! They love the heat and are always up for a bit of decoration. Just ask koala to carry the star up top for a touch of pizzazz. All illustrations drawn by Daniel Purvis and printed on nice and thick 300gsm 100% recycled Envirocare stock. Includes matching coloured envelope for each card. Adopt (buy!) the set of four including Wigglin' Willy Wagtail, Rein-a-Roo, and the Wombat Santa at http://www.danielpurvis.com/store/christmascards In the city? Sets are also available from @phase_space_adelaide at 80 Hindley Street. Get to and support your local artists! ‪#‎christmas‬ ‪#‎cards‬ ‪#‎australia‬ ‪#‎buy‬ ‪#‎purchase‬ ‪#‎purvisallcreative‬ ‪#‎illustration‬‪#‎danielpurvis‬ ‪#‎unique‬ ‪#‎adelaide‬ ‪#‎southaustralia‬

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New Australian Christmas Cards for sale, illustrated by Daniel Purvis! Every year Wombat Santa grants a wish to all the little bush critters. There's one thing they all want most, though, and that's a cool breeze and an iced eucalyptus smoothy! All illustrations drawn by Daniel Purvis and printed on nice and thick 300gsm 100% recycled Envirocare stock. Includes matching coloured envelope for each card. Adopt (buy!) the set of four including Wigglin' Willy Wagtail, Rein-a-Roo, and the Bush Christmas tree at http://www.danielpurvis.com/store/christmascards In the city? Sets are also available from @phase_space_adelaide at 80 Hindley Street. Get to and support your local artists! ‪#‎christmas‬ ‪#‎cards‬ ‪#‎australia‬ ‪#‎buy‬ ‪#‎purchase‬ ‪#‎purvisallcreative‬ ‪#‎illustration‬‪#‎danielpurvis‬ ‪#‎unique‬ ‪#‎adelaide‬ ‪#‎southaustralia‬

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New Australian Christmas Cards for sale, illustrated by Daniel Purvis! Meet Wigglin' Willy Wagtail, who loves to care for chirping chicks on a warm Christmas Day. Their nests are always bright and colourful and the envy of all their neighbours! All illustrations drawn by Daniel Purvis and printed on nice and thick 300gsm 100% recycled Envirocare stock. Includes matching coloured envelope for each card. Adopt (buy!) the set including Rein-A-Roo, Wombat Santa and the Bush Christmas tree from http://www.danielpurvis.com/store/christmascards In the city? Sets are also available from @phase_space_adelaide at 80 Hindley Street. Get to and support your local artists! ‪#‎christmas‬ ‪#‎cards‬ ‪#‎australia‬ ‪#‎buy‬ ‪#‎purchase‬ ‪#‎purvisallcreative‬ ‪#‎illustration‬‪#‎danielpurvis‬ ‪#‎unique‬ ‪#‎adelaide‬ ‪#‎southaustralia‬

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New Australian Christmas Cards for sale, illustrated by Daniel Purvis! Meet Rein-a-Roo (formerly the Kangareindeer), who enjoys snuggling up in a hanging sock in a lovely air-conditioned room and sleeping in late on Christmas morning! Ain't he cute? All illustrations drawn by Daniel Purvis and printed on nice and thick 300gsm 100% recycled Envirocare stock. Includes matching coloured envelope for each card. Adopt (buy!) the set including Wigglin' Willy Wagtail, Wombat Santa and the Bush Christmas tree at http://www.danielpurvis.com/store/christmascards In the city? Sets are also available from @phase_space_adelaide at 80 Hindley Street. Get to and support your local artists! ‪#‎christmas‬ ‪#‎cards‬ ‪#‎australia‬ ‪#‎buy‬ ‪#‎purchase‬ ‪#‎purvisallcreative‬ ‪#‎illustration‬‪#‎danielpurvis‬ ‪#‎unique‬ ‪#‎adelaide‬ ‪#‎southaustralia‬ #art #artist