Unseen Flame

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

211cm (W) x 188cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

A self portrait, I contemplate existence, focusing on a solitary star. The title comes from a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, and the line is "What is this unseen flame of darkness, whose sparks are the stars?" It wonders on what power created the universe.
No answers are here, just space, silence, and contemplation. A small flower amidst the rocks, represents that ongoing life force.
The style is just a synthesis of my love of all renaissance and classical work.

Artist Bio

Having the highest price sale on Bluethumb for 25-26, Richard Baxter has been painting and exhibiting for 44 years, showing in galleries around Australia.
He currently runs a studio in Castlemaine.
Past exhibitions and prizes are not important to the value of art. But I've had a lot of exhibitions over 45 years and can send you the list if you wish.

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Richard's studio is in Victoria, Australia