Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.
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An original abstract landscape painting featuring a deep blue and aubergine palette.
STORY OF THE WORK:
As a country kid / city woman, I love the cultural and community aspects of high density living but I also crave nature. I am inspired by the rich colours in the landscape and the way they are accentuated on a grey day, especially after rain.
The small works group well together on a feature wall or above a side board.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION:
'Shadow & glow' was created in the midst of the pandemic, after the initial discombobulation settled and the slivers of gold started to appear.
Lockdown meant long stretches of time to paint and a chance to focus on the important things. I noticed a growing attachment to nature and an increased yearning to be out in the natural world. Daily walks through the tiny pockets of nature - not usually the main feature of inner city living - became the highlight and the inspiration for the new works.
Short winter days meant walks usually happened just before dusk, when everything intensified.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
As a painter, I am inspired by the abstract shapes and colours in the suburban landscape. I aim to create a beautiful atmosphere for viewers to feel and connect with, rather than trying to depict reality.
I am equally drawn to the shadows and the glow - the beautiful soft-edged shadows cast by trees and the glow of the sinking sun and changing traffic lights. Tiny brightly coloured flowers against blocks of blue-green leaves, white branches and pale foggy air.
Belinda Marshall 2020