'Blocks No. 2', 2021

'Blocks No. 2', by Aimee Rytenskild, was created as part of a continual series of work that is characterised by bold, vivid blocks of color and and texture. Defined and stark lines of color are broken by paint drips and frenzied brush strokes, resulting in a beautiful contrast between the different styles of application.

This piece also takes inspiration by the shapes and negative spaces found in the bushland that overlooks my home in the South West, notably the contours of the branches from a Banksia tree, which can be seen throughout the piece.

'Blocks No. 2' represents a departure from my previous style of abstraction, incorporating more considered shapes and line work that create additional layers and visual contrasts. Sharp lines and geometrical shapes are combined with more organic paint applications, resulting in an interesting juxtaposition.

This piece is colorful, bold, and full of unexpected textures and layers of paint, and will offer its viewer a different visual takeaway each day.

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I am a visual artist currently living in the South West region of WA.I create figurative paintings that incorporate the abstract principals of materiality and expressionism. Exploring the experience of womanhood through an autobiographical lens, my work examines societal representations and symbolism that have become emblematic of femininity.

Inspired by fellow Australian artists such as Vali Meyers and Del Katherine Barton, I love to create large scale pieces full of dense imagery, often juxtaposing different patterns and colours against each other in order to create lush visual scenes full of vibrancy and detail. The woman in my painting's are always the main character, emoting a sense of strength and holding the viewers gaze.

I started my career completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Sculpture in 2016 at RMIT university, and have since exhibited at a range of galleries in both Melbourne and Perth, including my first solo exhibition at Forty Five Downstairs in Melbourne. In 2019 I co founded Old Coast Studio, a sculpture studio in WA focused on metal based work. I now focus on selling my work directly to buyers as well as working on commissioned projects.