Soft Corals 2

The painting was inspired by the work I completed in 2019 for the Glover prize. The brief was a Tasmanian landscape and my painting was an abstract representation of the discovery of rare corals and marine life found in the reefs off Tasmania’s east coast. Six new coral species have also been discovered in the Tamar River estuary in recent years. The painting has sold and has gone to its forever home however looks absolutely fantastic as a large replica, will liven up any décor and is a real talking piece.

The painting was done on stretcher bars however for safe postage the canvas has been removed from the stretcher bars. It will be rolled and posted in a sturdy tube.

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Janelle is a Brisbane based abstract artist. Her work has been described as abstract and vibrant using very bright and pure colours, involving multiple layers until she reaches a depth and complexity that represents her inner world and personality. She is a very expressive person and her paintings evolve and reflect this.

"Art takes me to a place where I feel alive, happy, at peace, calm and free. I work with children and young people with mental health difficulties where art is used as a safe way to express inner experiences and feelings. I made it a priority to bring expressive arts into my workplace to connect and communicate with troubled children and teens as a stepping stone toward their recovery."

Abstract art is open to interpretation. It requires you to have an open, inquiring mind to see where it takes you. My art gives you the freedom to explore the artwork and assign your own personal meaning to each piece.