Faerie Particle

I've been reading a lot of faerie fiction lately (just a phase I'm in, don't judge), and it has inspired me to think of magic as just particles we haven't figured out yet. Perhaps the mythology of our past will one day be the technology of the future? Perhaps every idea that I have is manifesting in physical matter in another dimension...

This piece started with an acrylic poured skin, and then built from there, using layers of dots to accumulate layers of perceived conciousness. It feels as if this ethereal creature is breathing a cosmic breath.

The work is on fully sealed wood panel, which has been prepped with multiple layers of sealer and gesso, and then finished off with UV protective varnish, to make the piece as archival as possible.

It is however, recommended that the piece be framed after purchase. A simple float frame would be perfect, and I am more than happy to help organise this at an additional cost if requested.

In Situ photos are not exactly to scale, but they're pretty darn close.

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Danyal de Gruchy, a self-taught mixed media artist based in Camden, NSW, Australia, combines various mark-making and collage techniques to create layered, detailed artworks. Her creations invite viewers to explore their own beliefs and connection to Spirit, reflecting her introspective journey through meditative and transcendental states.

By integrating sacred ceremonies and nature, she crafts pieces that weave together symbolism, colour, and form to mirror life’s energetic layers. Each work is a unique blend of the tangible and the ineffable, capturing universal knowledge and the magic of nature. Her art serves as a testament to the profound beauty of existence and invites others to experience its boundless wonder.

Danyal de Gruchy has been selling her work successfully through online gallery Bluethumb for the past five years. Her works reside in private collections in Australia, London, New York, Florida and Spain.