Remnants

This piece came together quite organically. I wasn’t trying to create something that was perfectly balanced or predictable — I wanted to let the layers develop and see where they would take me.

I started with soft, almost washed-out neutrals, then gradually built up the texture. The little raised white marks became an important part of the work, almost like tiny moments of light sitting across the surface.

Then came the darker earthy tones and touches of gold. I love the contrast between the raw, weathered feeling of the darker areas and the softness surrounding them. The gold isn’t there to dominate — it catches you as you move past the piece, almost revealing itself.

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Artist Bio

Gillian Deane is a Brisbane based Artist who mainly works with Acrylic paint fused with gold, silver and copper leaf on canvas. Gillian is a self taught artist who knew from a young age in High School that she had a passion for art consistently receiving straight “A’s” for her talent.

However she put aside her passion for art and her career path steered her in successful sales roles. It was not until she stopped work to be a stay at home Mum that she picked up a brush and her passion to create again was ignited. She went to one art class on the Gold Coast and asked her friend is she could put her art piece in her Gift Store in Burleigh Heads. It sold within days and she knew then…. she wanted a career as an artist.

The principle theme in Gillian’s work is bold, spontaneous and energetic and also expresses a mesmerizing meditative and calming response. Her work is purely abstract, drawing elements taken from nature and landscape views .She is inspired mainly by scenes where the land meets the water. Her soul always wants to live by the water, its the powerful calming effect that inspires her works.