When the City Breathes

Acrylic, Paper (Requires Framing)

56cm (W) x 38cm (H) x 1cm (D)

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A$780

Arrives 11–13 Sep

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Artwork Description

When the City Breathes is a contemporary abstract artwork exploring the quieter rhythms that exist beneath the surface of urban life. Layered blocks of colour, softened edges and vertical gestures suggest the presence of buildings, movement and light.

Warm ochres, pale neutrals and atmospheric blues move gently across the surface, creating a sense of pause and flow — like a city exhaling between moments of motion. The composition invites the viewer to slow down, notice subtle transitions, and experience the urban landscape as something felt rather than seen.

Painted intuitively with layered acrylics, this work balances structure and softness, capturing the emotional tone of a place. It offers a calm yet expressive presence, suited to contemporary interiors seeking warmth, movement and quiet energy.

Artist Bio

I paint intuitively, guided by colour, emotion, and a deep connection to the natural world. My creative process is led by feeling rather than form, allowing each work to unfold through layers, movement, and mark-making.
Inspired by nature, inner landscapes, and the subtle rhythms that move beneath the surface of life, my paintings explore joy, connection, and presence. Colour is my first language — vibrant, expressive, and alive — used to create works that bring warmth, energy, and a sense of uplift into a space.
Through each painting, I invite the viewer into a moment of pause and recognition — a visual experience that offers beauty, depth, and emotional resonance.

Commissions

Lisa Marie's studio is in Based in the heart of the Gold Coast hinterland, I create vibrant, soul-infused abstract works inspired by colour, nature, and intuitive expression.