Painting by Keith Southall 104 Artworks Sold

Desolation

Acrylic, Canvas, Framed by Artist

50cm (W) x 50cm (H) x 3cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

A$410

Arrives 18–20 Sep

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Artwork Description

"Desolation" is a captivating semi-abstract landscape painting that evokes a sense of profound emptiness and isolation. I have attempted to combine elements of abstraction and realism to create a visually striking composition. The color palette is dominated by brown and transparent red ochre tones, conveying a desolate mood. The brushstrokes and textures in the painting suggest a sense of decay and abandonment, adding to the overall feeling of desolation.

This painting includes a white frame. The art is mounted on white mat board.

Artist Bio

Keith is an award winning artist who finds endless inspiration in the intricate beauty of nature, captivated by its vivid colors, rich diversity, and delicate fragility.

Growing up in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, he cherished countless days by the beach and harbor, immersing himself in the sensory delights of this wonderful marine environment. Family trips to various coastal retreats introduced him to a slower, gentler rhythm of life, where the hues of the sea, forests, and farmlands etched themselves into his memory.

Days exploring the tranquil lakes, rivers and their environs deepened his appreciation for the Australian landscape including farmland and forest mirrored in the glassy waters of the south coast of NSW. Visits to his uncle’s farm in Tenterfield further shaped his artistic vision, revealing the resilience and vulnerability of rolling green fields, so easily marked by drought or bushfire. Keith is now settled in the coastal haven of Port Stephens.

His works, whether rooted in reality or woven from imagination, spring from a lifetime of experiences, emotions, and the vibrant palette that resides within him.

Through his art, Keith invites others to pause, observe, and discover the same vivid beauty that surrounds them every day.

Commissions

Keith's studio is in Port Stephens