Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.

Signed on the back.

This is an original, one off, abstract painting on canvas that is ready to hang on your beautiful wall.

There is much for your eyes to explore here. The dramatic darks and subtle lights in this painting create an otherworldly feel. The background in this painting has a soft focus, this together with the circular forms drifting daintily across the surface move the eye in and out of focus.

‘Bioluminous Dreamer IV’ continues with my fascination in the sublime beauty found in micro-worlds, biology, the sea and the effervescence contained within the waters of all life.

All the tiny fragments of the universe and patterns made by nature and of course I can never escape the Oceans pull on me. I grew up in and by the sea. Bioluminescent organisms, magnificent corals, seaweeds, algae, shell forms and all manner of sea creatures from my memories of Snorkelling around the back beach at Flinders, Australia. The round forms and hues in this artwork are inspired by this sea-life and reefs, and in particular, when the coral spawns (blooms) to procreate in all its magnificence.

The circles also relate to patterns made by light and nature. Beams of light and rain on surfaces like glass or a car windscreen. Or the photographic reading of light giving the ‘bokeh’ effect, a soft out-of-focus blur of luminosity. The reference to light is about creating a glow, an incandescence, a moment of illumination, something mysterious, magical and special. I wanted to create something universal, sublime and beautiful for our collective memories of life and nature to ponder.

Many viewers feel a gentle freedom from this series of paintings like being underwater with jellyfish floating by.

Ultimately the paintings are about connecting to our sense of awe and wonder at these miraculous building blocks of life. The hope is that the paintings trigger a beautiful uplifting and contemplative experience for the viewer. An experience that also reminds us of the beauty in, and of our important relationship to, the fragile natural world.

I do enjoy sharing my paintings with the world as they seem to make people smile with a sense of wonderment and feelings of happiness as well as giving their walls a talking point and a splash of colour for years to come.

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ALL PAINTINGS ARE VARNISHED with Professional Quality Artists Varnish, once they have been photographed. This gives a protective surface and an exquisite sheen that really makes the colours powerful & eye-catching.
The painting is on canvas wrapped around traditional wooden stretcher bars with edges that are a smart 3.5cm deep out from your wall.
Ready to put on your wall with hanging wire on back.
Painting is signed and titled verso.
The edges are cleaned, staple free and painted the same dark blue as the artworks background to compliment the painting, as seen in the 6th photo.

NOTE: Artwork is sold UNFRAMED.
I think it looks fabulous with a raw oak shadow box frame, it really compliments the paintings tones. SHADOW BOX FRAMING in raw oak, white or black can be arranged at for an additional fee. Message me for a quote. Or just use the handy Bluethumb framing option on this post.

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Please also NOTE if you are in my area you can message me via Bluethumb and book a studio visit to view the artworks in real life before you purchase. And buy via Bluethumb and take home on the spot.
My studio is in the Bayside area of Melbourne, Victoria.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jacquelyn Stephens is a Melbourne based artist who has been successfully exhibiting her paintings for over 20 years since completing a BFA in Painting at the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts. She has gained an extensive knowledge of Art, quality art materials, techniques and theory from working closely within the arts industries and in her own art practice. Jacquelyn works full time from her studio on the Melbourne fringe. She has had several successful solo and group exhibitions in commercial galleries and artists run spaces. Her paintings can be seen in many media publications and are held in private collections worldwide. Many of the key themes in her work have been informed by her interest in water, nature, science, the environment and the domain of medicine.

COMMISSIONS:
Jacquelyn is more than happy to create a unique painting for your wall.

ART COMMISSION FEEDBACK
‘I wanted to let you know that ‘Bioluminous Storm Surge III’ arrived safely this afternoon.
I cannot tell you how much I love it. It is ethereal and mesmerising and exquisite. I’ve attached a couple of photos of where it is now hanging. I am completely lost in it!
Thank you so, so much for this beautiful piece’.

COLLECTOR FEEDBACK
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ADMIN BITS
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Some interior images created by and courtesy of iartview and Artrooms apps.
Please note that Artworks displayed in rooms are for the purpose of illustration only and are not always to exact scale. They are pretty close but be sure to check the dimensions for paintings actual size.
Sold with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' on request.