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Oscar Arrais
Queer Flesh, Sacred Soul Exhibition
Queer Flesh, Sacred Soul is a raw and emotionally charged textile collage exhibition by Oscar Arrais, on display at Payinthi throughout November. This free exhibition features 7 works from a larger 12-piece body of work, each created from reclaimed materials gathered over four years.
Through layered fabrics, leather, and found textures, Oscar explores themes of self-image, queer mental health, spiritual identity, and emotional resilience. The exhibition critiques superficial expectations in queer spaces and gently urges viewers to reflect inward:
Am I happy? Am I whole? Am I being true to myself?
Each artwork is a quiet act of protest—and a deeply personal invitation to reconnect with the sacred essence of being queer.
While 5 additional works will only be available during the Opening Night on November 5, this exhibition offers a powerful, reflective experience for all.
All original works and limited edition giclée prints available at www.arrais.com.au.
Wheelchair Accessible
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Oscar Arrais is a multidisciplinary artist whose journey began in childhood with a love for drawing and painting. After exploring various career paths, including Physical Education and IT, he discovered his passion for Architecture, which led him from Brazil to Australia on a scholarship.
While working in the furniture industry, Oscar was drawn to discarded materials, unknowingly beginning a deep artistic shift. Following a life-altering period of emotional upheaval and personal growth, he embraced mindfulness, creativity, and sustainability at the core of his being. His practice now centres on transforming reclaimed textiles into expressive collages, honouring his inner child, spiritual awakening, activism and a commitment to conscious creation.
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