Painting by Fiona Reeve 14 Artworks Sold

The Geometry of a Messy Desk

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

120cm (W) x 50cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

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Artwork Description

I created this large-scale painting to capture a playful yet grounding conversation between form, colour, and repetitive pattern. The composition is divided into three distinct, connected visual panels, each anchored by prominent, organic pod-like shapes. I used a warm palette of rich terracotta orange, deep earth brown, and olive green, contrasting them against dark midnight blue voids and crisp, off-white segments. What brings this piece to life for me is the intricate, tactile mark-making. I hand-painted hundreds of fine, rhythmic vertical dashes and delicate linework across the shapes to evoke the feeling of falling rain and woven textiles. I used heavy black outlining to give the final composition a modern, graphic edge while maintaining a raw, primitive energy. I am heavily influenced by the raw textures of mid-century abstract expressionism and modern textile design. For this piece, my inspiration stems from the concept of compartmentalized thoughts and interconnected relationships—how separate, distinct ideas or individuals can exist in their own space yet still share a cohesive, underlying story.

Artist Bio

I see the world in shapes and colours. With more than 30 years of experience as a creator, my art is the result of a life lived across borders and cultures. Having lived overseas and travelled widely, I’ve found that painting is the only way I can truly express myself without words. It has been my loyal companion through every season of change, giving me energy and a sense of purpose. I am deeply in love with the process of creating something new, the journey of the brush is just as important as the finished piece. My work is an intuitive response to the sights and sounds that surround me, inviting the viewer to join me in that sensory exploration. I am deeply in love with the process of creating something new, which is why I’ve learned to trust spontaneity and embrace imperfection. My work is a visceral response to my environment, not a literal record of it; it is a way of seeing the world for myself, rather than recording how others expect me to see it. By letting the energy of the moment guide my hand, I make room for the intuitive marks that define my journey. Each piece is a sensory dialogue............a response to sound, sight, and the raw joy of the unscripted path.

Commissions

Fiona's studio is in Melbourne