Rust and Rose

Rust and Rose explores the beauty found in contrast, where strength meets softness, and warmth meets depth. Deep dusty pinks and dark blush tones move across the surface alongside earthy ochres and grounded browns, creating a tension that feels both bold and delicate.

This abstract piece is full of movement, sweeping marks and layered textures reflect an emotional push and pull, a play between the worn and the refined, the rugged and the romantic. It’s a visual conversation between opposites, held together in quiet harmony.

At its core, Rust and Rose is about balance, finding grace in contrast, and stillness in motion.

Original Abstract Painting - Acrylic & Impasto on Canvas with a American Ash timber floating frame inspired by the layers of colour and texture revealed by the stringybark eucalypt tree.

THE FINISH
UV resistant gloss varnish.

AUTHENTICITY
Hand signed on the front and back, with the title written on the rear. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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Lucy creates abstract works that explore the dynamic relationships between movement, texture, and colour. Her medium of choice is acrylic paints on canvas, where she uses bold, bright colours and energetic strokes to convey a sense of movement through her paintings. Lucy uses built up paint to create texture, which shifts shadows throughout the day as the light changes, creating a constantly evolving experience for the viewer.
Drawing from her background as a maritime engineer, Lucy's understanding of hydrodynamics and weather systems deeply informs the fluidity and motion in her work. The ever-changing landscapes of Tasmania, particularly the mountainous terrain and patterns found when bushwalking, are also a significant source of inspiration for Lucy. These are reflected in the layers of her paintings, as she builds up many layers of paint to create a sense of motion and flow that invites the eye to move across the canvas.