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Bergstraat

Acrylic, Canvas board (Requires Framing)

51cm (W) x 40.3cm (H) x 0.5cm (D)

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Nigel Bailey Verified artist
Sydney New South Wales
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Artwork Description

Bergstraat

Acrylic on canvas board 51x40.3cms. Signed

This painting explores the serene yet dynamic essence of an urban landscape; a street in the historic centre of the city of Antwerp. Dominated by deep blues and crisp whites, the piece presents an intersection where modern architecture meets quiet street life. A line of bicycles in shadow forms the foreground, emphasising the perspective and inviting the viewer to explore the depth of the scene. The play of light and shadow on the buildings creates a stark contrast, enhancing the realism and detail imbued in each element. The subtle reflection of light on the windows adds a touch of life to the otherwise still setting. This artwork explores the balance of tranquility with the implicit bustle of city life; a portrayal of urban solitude offering a moment of contemplative pause amid the fast-paced city environment.

Artist Bio

I loved to draw and paint from a very early age. I was fascinated by the capability of artists to bring to life the world around them; to represent form, light and shade; to create three dimensions within two.

Simultaneously I was drawn to photography. From my earliest self-processed black and white prints to the sophistication of modern digital manipulation, I have always taken pictures.

In my professional life I established and ran successful creative businesses in London, Luxembourg, Malaga, Berlin and Sydney. I held senior roles in prominent design practices and advertising agencies, including the creative directorship of Europe's first online service.

More recently I taught design at universities and design schools in Sydney, Australia and Southern Spain with particular focus upon sustainable design thinking, human-centred design and developing successful design practice.

My work has been recognised as a finalist in the Stanthorpe Art Prize, the UniSQ Biennial Art Award and the Burwood Art Prize. My drawing "Venice Winter Evening" received special commendation from the selection panel for the Basil Sellers Art Prize, while my paintings have also featured in curated collections by Saatchi Art, been selected as Bluethumb Staff Picks, and included in Artsper’s New & Remarkable Artists selection.

I began my career as a junior illustrator in London. It's therefore appropriate that with more time on my hands these days I should return to my first love.

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Nigel's studio is in Sydney New South Wales