Painting by Ken Barker 1 Artwork Sold

Ridgeline

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

60cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Ridgeline (60 x 60 cm, acrylic on stretched canvas) is inspired by the rugged beauty and raw textures of the Australian outback. I have always been fascinated by the way rock formations carry both history and character, their surfaces weathered yet striking. In this work, I sought to capture that layered, untamed quality of the landscape.

To bring depth and texture, I incorporated torn paper collage beneath the paint, allowing the surface to echo the ridges and fissures of the land itself. The interplay of bold colours and tactile textures creates a sense of energy and rhythm, evoking both the harshness and beauty of the outback.

This piece brings a dynamic presence to a space, offering warmth, vibrancy, and a connection to the natural world. It is both a celebration of the landscape’s resilience and an invitation to feel grounded in its strength.

Artist Bio

I studied at Southampton College of Art where I started to create rich textures using collage on both paper and canvas.

I have spent all my working life in art.
More than 40 years as a freelance textile designer and then I concentrated on establishing myself as a full-time artist.

My art reflects life with it's basic structure, interrupted by the unexpected happenings of life.
I'm interested in textures and surfaces of weather beaten walls with peeling paint and graffiti.
These walls are silent witnesses of the past and canvases for the future. Ken Barker

Commissions

Ken's studio is in Buderim