The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, and swirling … The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the fo… — shown in a room setting The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, and swirling … The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, and swirling … The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, r… — artist's signature The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, a… — edge view
The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, and swirling …
The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the fo… — shown in a room setting
The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, and swirling …
The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, and swirling …
The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, r… — artist's signature
The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, a… — edge view
Painting by Uncle Greg Matthews 169 Artworks Sold

Tidal Swirls

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

51cm (W) x 40.5cm (H) x 1.5cm (D)

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Artwork Description

The soft pastel shades represent the changing light of the West Coast sky casting down onto the foam, ripples, and swirling currents of the Arthur River.
The dense, milti_coloured concentric rings trace the powerful underwater whirlpools formed as the river's fresh current pushes hard against the incoming salt tide. Shimmering bands of lavender and violet capture the cooling sky reflecting off the ocean spray, while the soft yellow dots mirror the last rays of golden sunlight catching the churning foam and shifting sandbars

Artist Bio
Photo of Uncle Greg Matthews
Uncle Greg Matthews 431 artworks | 97 Sold

Born in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1947, Uncle Greg Matthews is a contemporary First Nations artist whose powerful creative art is anchored in his heritage as a descendant of the Manegin people from the North West Nation. His Totem is The Sea Eagle, and his language group is Peerapper.
His life journey has been shaped by pivotal, unseen forks in the road and times of deep childhood hardship over which he had no control. Yet, looking back through these trials, he believes a grander path was always mapped out, leading him directly to his true calling in art.
Driven by an immense pride in his culture, Uncle Greg views art as a sacred bridge to his ancestors and a vessel for breathing life into ancient stories. He works primarily with vibrant acrylic paints, meticulously sharing his cultural narratives through traditional dot work. The enduring spirit of his people flows through his veins, serving as the unbreakable foundation for both his life and his creative work. Today, he creates from a place of deep peace, happiness, and belonging. Through his art, he has found a beautiful community, surrounding himself with wonderful friends who walk alongside him on this creative journey.
Uncle Greg’s paintings and stories are derived from his own research & life experiences, in conjunction with the Traditional Manegin Tribal Lores & Customs that have since been passed on to him. He has developed his own unique contemporary Aboriginal art style, his art has been displayed in Hobart & Melbourne Galleries and displayed in commercial premises in both Melbourne & Sydney. Uncle Greg’s art has been acquired by collectors Australia wide & internationally. Selected designs of Uncle Greg’s art have also been commercially reproduced on high quality cotton fabric and is currently available internationally.
Uncle Greg has achieved local recognition for his art, and his art has won awards. His studio is in Berwick, Victoria.
He pays respects to the traditional owners of the land upon which his studio is located; he also acknowledges Aboriginal Elders past present and those who are emerging.

Commissions
Uncle Greg's studio is in Melbourne, Australia