'Pausing for Deep Reflection' captures a quiet moment in the Australian landscape where a lone woman stands at the edge of a wide, tidal waterway, absorbed in stillness. The dense, expressive foliage frames her presence, while the mirrored surface of the water suggests both physical and emotional depth. In the distance, a small boatshed with a gently smoking chimney hints at human life continuing beyond her pause. Below the surface, luminous, dripping textures evoke an inner world of memory and contemplation, as if the landscape itself is reflecting her thoughts. Balancing bold painterly gestures with delicate nostalgic detail, the work reflects Crowther’s ongoing exploration of memory, place and the passage of time. The result is a contemplative piece that invites collectors to pause and find their own narrative within the shifting horizon.
- Pair of stretched paintings ready to hang
- Each canvas 122cm high x 40cm wide, allow 90cm wide to hang with gap.
- Full signature on the front, lower left
- Painted gallery style edges 4cm thick
- Artwork title, date and full signature on the back
- Comes with signed Certificate of Authenticity
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Naomi is a Figurative Abstract artist creating thick botanicals, wild seascapes and emotive landscapes, painted in and around her Eurobodalla Coast studio. Her highly-collectable, vibrant paintings are in national and international private, corporate and government collections, as seen on 'Selling Houses Australia'. Crowther’s beautiful work creates a charming and relaxed atmosphere to any room, filling the need for original, nature inspired artworks that provide a sophisticated image.
'I love translating the colours and forms from the natural world onto canvas. It gives me incredible joy to bring this sense of connection with nature into people's homes, and to hear back about how my paintings bring such a richness to my collectors daily lives.'
2026 Bluethumb Rising Star
Finalist - River of Art Prize 2025
Finalist - Gallery Alchemy Palette Project Prize 2025
Finalist - Hills Grammar Art Prize
Finalist - National Capital Art Prize
Major Australian Government and Corporate acquisitions
Former illustrator and writer Australian Home Beautiful Magazine
Brunei exhibition sponsored by Austrade
As seen on 'Selling Houses Australia'
ANU School of Art, RMIT School of Design
Collector Comment: ‘Naomi’s painting is perfect for my home. Its beauty is found in the textures and the intricacy of detail.’ - Sue, Canberra.
Room settings are based on estimated scale, please check the actual measurements carefully
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