Underbelly - Jones Bay Wharf was my introduction to large-scale drawing. It began with open-air studies at the wharf and then completed in the studio where it transformed from a small plein air drawing into studies and then many hours of reworking and reimagining to reach the final large-scale work on paper. I used charcoal's expressive qualities to capture the wharf's dark underbelly and the light creeping into the darkness. The dance of the light on the lapping water circling the pilings contrasts strength and persistence. The urban landscape is formidable, but nature constantly opposes its development.
Pearl Pietersen 10 artworks | 0 Sold Follow Contact Pearl I am an emerging artist based in the Innerwest of Sydney. My still-life paintings are inspired by Innerwest culture and my connection with it. I work in acrylic on board, preferring the hard surface of wood to paint on, layering with textured and visible brushstrokes. Inspired by Frida Kahlo, I prefer small works while also paying attention to detail.