Swim between the lines, don’t get caught in the net.

There are signs at our local beach telling us that before we enter the water, read safety signs, know your swimming ability and ask lifeguards advice. So at the start of summer this seemed a good subject for my latest abstract.
Abstract art is not "about nothing". At its basis, it is about form, color, line, texture, pattern, composition and process. These are the formal qualities of artwork, because they describe what the art looks like and how it is created. Abstract art is an exploration of these formal qualities. Here I have used acrylic paint, collage, straight lines to keep you in the safe zone, a piece of netting and a bold minimal colour palette.
Hope you enjoy this piece - swim between the lines and don’t get caught in the shark nets!
On stretched canvas with gallery finished edges matching the face, it is finished in a satin varnish (please note that all images are taken before the varnish to reduce reflection). Back of the canvas is professionally finished.
Note that insitu examples may not be to scale.

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Susanne is a Gold Coast-based artist whose work transcends the ordinary, inviting viewers into a world where emotions and stories take precedence. By skillfully manipulating shapes and colors, she moves beyond mere representation, creating compositions that are both evocative and thought-provoking.

Her approach is deeply intentional, using stylized forms to distort the familiar and reveal a deeper essence. Each brushstroke is a deliberate choice, balancing abstraction with recognition to encourage interpretation and engagement. Rather than simply depicting reality, she seeks to elevate it, offering a fresh perspective on the everyday.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, Susanne seamlessly blends tradition with a touch of the avant-garde. Every canvas becomes an experiment—an exploration of perception, form, and feeling. Through her work, she challenges conventional ways of seeing, embracing the freedom that comes with artistic expression.

Rooted between the ocean and hinterland of Queensland’s Gold Coast, her surroundings provide a rich source of inspiration. This connection to nature and place subtly informs her palette and compositions, adding depth to her visual storytelling.

Ultimately, Susanne’s art is a celebration of stylization and its transformative power. By bridging the tangible and the intangible, she encourages contemplation, sparks conversation, and reminds us that beauty lies in perception—waiting to be discovered in every brushstroke.