Belly Of The Fire 2

Belly of the Fire 2.
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This vibrant painting captures both the searing heat of destruction and hints at the resilient renewal of the Australian bush. The relentless bushfire that destroys and drives life away, yet it doesn't completely destroy everything, as from the ashes the land begins to heal. Born from the tragedy of Australian bushfires, this work is a testament to the immense power of nature and the unyielding renewal that follows in the fire’s wake and the enduring spirit of the bush — a reminder of what was lost, and what will inevitably rises again, from the ground, from the animals and from man himself.
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This Acrylic on Canvas original abstract impressionist painting is created using layered, highly textured brushstrokes, spatula and palette knives. It is signed on the front and named and dated on the back with painted edges.
Artwork dimensions: H60 x W90 x D1.5cm.

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Gary is an emerging artist, who found the joy of painting after fulltime retirement, and is now enjoying creating colourful and vibrant abstract pieces from his home in Melbourne’s southeast.

Working with acrylics on canvas or wood, he has strong detail in abstract layering, encouraging viewers to experience these very personal spaces.

Gary says he is learning from online courses and is getting great help from close artists friends but says its proving to be a long and slightly frustrating journey and would love to get extra help wherever possible.  He says when looking back his biggest contribution to art at school and collage was to skip class for a smoke and footy with mates, leaving the committed artists to learn in piece.

Having grown up in the UK, the vastness of the Australian country really inspires and influences him greatly.  He says as a newcomer he's still exploring all manner of styles, layering, scraping, manipulating and heavy brushwork creations, sometimes with and sometimes without success.

He is a committed recycler reusing natural resources and old reclaimed canvases where possible. He enjoys allowing the past works to speak through to the new.
Some of Garys other work is inspired by his commitment to his ongoing passion of diversity and inclusion fostering an inclusive environment, with respect and equality for all.