Inverted Canyon

This piece was sketched out with a loose wrist, focusing on imperfect marks at the start. And then once the rough lines were in, I brought them up to fully opaque with clean edges in Antique White. It was initially thought of as topographic linework, but then became more like a 3-dimensional impression of a soundwave or seismograph. And I flipped it at the last minute, hence the title.

The background is seriously BRIGHT! Two coats of fluorescent pink, with Matisse Orange rubbed over the top, and then a final rolled layer of fluoro pink. So it's definitely for fans of hot, glowing reds.

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Mick’s Hazelman’s vibrant, interconnected panels of flat acrylic both delight and intrigue. His inspiration stems from the psychedelic movement of the 60s/70s and explorations with limited palettes – with a nod towards the curious, intersecting shapes of Miró.

Many pieces are created by a single flowing line, overlapping and looping to produce rounded abstract forms, while others are methodically mapped out with ruler and compass.

While the resulting shapes are rarely literal, discoveries often emerge once a piece is finished. Figurative forms can appear if the orientation is rotated – influencing the title of the piece – while adjacent panels can seem as if one is multiplied over the other. Another theme is ‘colour explosions’, with a full colour spectrum pulling the viewer inward through hundreds of individual hues.

Mick’s brushwork is calculated and precise – reflecting his 26 years as a graphic designer, creating pixel perfect logos.

All works unashamedly shout “Colour!”, bringing a rich focal point to any room they occupy.