SAND art is not a form commonly seen performed, but has given one man the opportunity to share his talent with a wide audience on board a cruise ship. <\/p>\n
Coffs Harbour's John Thiering has recently returned from performing to the guests aboard the Princess cruise with only his hands, sand and a light box. <\/p>\n
Sand art is about creating a story through pictures, it is constantly changing and usually projected onto a large screen. <\/p>\n
\"You draw a picture and then to continue the story, you need to wipe that picture away. It's a continually evolving thing, Mr Thiering said. <\/p>\n
Seven years ago, Mr Thiering built himself a light box and started mucking around with it. <\/p>\n
Since then he has performed a number of different shows with musicians, dance parties, plays and collaborated with artists and singers. <\/p>\n
\"One of the great things about the medium is how many centuries people have been drawing in the sand or with a stick in the dirt. <\/p>\n
After someone mentioned he should perform on a cruise, he did his research and was offered a spot on board the a Princess cruise. <\/p>\n
He was flown to Fiji where he boarded the ship and did his performance on the first night to around 1000 people. <\/p>\n
\"It's been really good for my confidence and to know I can perform on a big stage with a big audience. <\/p>\n
Mr Thiering said he has ambition to do a lot of things with his artwork including festivals and perform on another cruise in June from Malta to Spain. <\/p>\n
\"I'd really like to take my art form as far and wide as possible. <\/p>\n
To watch John's artwork, he will be performing a show at the regional gallery in August. <\/p>\n
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