Printmaking by J. A. Larkin 15 Artworks Sold

Behind Closed Doors #2 Ed. 7 of 100

Reproduction Print, Canvas, Ready to hang

150cm (W) x 71.5cm (H) x 3cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity

Complete Your Piece With A Wood Frame

A$590

Arrives 3–5 Aug

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Artwork Description

This artwork was inspired by the many overseas holidays my husband and I had. We would spend our time avoiding many of the crowded tourist attractions and walk around the little streets and lanes for those hidden gems.

I have always loved doors! They hold mystery and intrigue as one can only wonder what goes on behind a closed door. Sometimes a door would open and instead of seeing a passageway, there would be a wonderful courtyard or a lavish ornate room. Doors come in all manner of shapes and sizes and often depict history and culture.

Doors #1 come about when I had no more room on my walls for holiday photos so I decided to represent many of the places we had been through the doors. What I found was that pretty much every person coming to the house would comment and ask to purchase it.

#1 contained many photos of myself or my husband standing in the doorways so it was not something I wanted to sell. However, I promised over and over again to create Doors #2 and make it available for purchase.

Behind Closed Doors, #2 is printed on quality canvas using pigment inks and is sealed and stretched, ready to hang. I also provide a framing option (please contact me for colour and pricing options) if the purchaser would like to have the canvases within a box frame/shadow box (however the artwork does not require an external frame and the image is wrapped around the edge and it is ready to hang).

This artwork has a limited edition print run and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Artist Bio

About the Artist:
This self-taught artist has a passion for her craft which is evident in the beautiful artwork she consistently produces. Johanna has forged a successful career in the arts, having sold her artwork across 6 countries and her latest (and largest) commission, a 2.5m installation, hangs in a community center in QLD.

Johanna has participated in a solo exhibitions some of which attracted more than 120 people at the opening night, resulting in a good number of her original work and prints sold. As Johanna's art grows in popularity she finds new opportunities at every corner, including participation in Open Studios and the University Of Western Australia Art Market. Johanna embraces these opportunities as it provides another platform for her to interact with her buyers and to share her passion for the arts.

Bio:
I was born in the Netherlands and raised in Australia. I am fortunate to come from a family of artists who have encouraged & inspired me in my artistic journey.

When starting out I was told I needed to develop an identifiable style of painting and to stick to it. I have never conformed to this way of thinking as for me art was about identifying with something beautiful and recreating/capturing it. Loving what I do has always been more important. I put my heart and soul into my artwork and this seems to pay off for me as people viewing my art say they feel drawn into my paintings and connect with the subject which for me is the greatest compliment.

Commissions

J. A.'s studio is in Kalamunda