Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.
Signed certificate of authenticity.
This artwork comes with an external frame
An original abstract landscape acrylic painting on stretched canvas by Belinda Marshall. Titled 'Driving home towards the setting sun', this work is a key piece from the 'Shadow and glow' collection.
This painting professionally framed in raw Tasmanian Oak and ready to hang.
The size makes it perfect artwork for your home, office or practice. The small works in the collection group well together on a feature wall, above the bed or above the side board.
STORY OF THE WORK:Driving west towards home, towards the sunset. Blinding in a beautiful way. Light glowing around the edges of dark shadows of the trees. So temporary and captivating. The deep glow of amber, red then bright green as the lights change.
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