Inner Spirit
No. 1 of the Exuberance Collection
46cm high x 46cm wide x 3.5cm depth
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An intuitive mixed media painting built through layered colour and movement, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that cannot be replicated.
Inner Spirit is the first work in the Exuberance Collection, created to express the vibrant energy and individuality that exists within us all.
Layered fields of acrylic ink and acrylic paint overlap across the canvas in bold, spontaneous forms. Vibrant colour interacts with moments of transparency, allowing movement and rhythm to emerge naturally throughout the composition. Bright yellows, blues, magentas and greens intersect with expressive confidence, creating a dynamic interplay between colour, form and intuition.
This work reflects the spark of individuality — the internal energy that drives personal expression, creativity and emotional vitality. The composition carries a sense of optimism and forward movement, capturing the feeling of energy rising from within.
Created through an intuitive layering process, each mark responds to the last, allowing the composition to evolve naturally. This ensures the work remains completely unique, with a sense of movement and energy that cannot be repeated.
Designed as a compact yet impactful statement piece, Inner Spirit brings brightness, colour and contemporary presence into a space while maintaining a sense of playful sophistication.
Room settings are a guide, please check measurements to be sure of the size.
⸻ Details
• Layered acrylic and acrylic inks on stretched canvas
• Sealed for protection
• Signed discreetly on the side
• Titled, dated and signed on the back
• Comes with signed Certificate of Authenticity
• Stretched and ready to hang
• Painted edges continue around the 3.5cm gallery-depth sides
⸻ Collection
Part of the Exuberance Collection, a body of work exploring inner vitality, creative expression and the joyful energy that emerges when colour and movement are allowed to flow freely.
Pairs beautifully with Alive Within and Emanate, while standing confidently as a smaller, vibrant statement piece.
⸻ ABOUT THE ARTIST
Suzanne Carter is a contemporary Australian mixed media artist based in Tomakin on the NSW South Coast. Known for creating both quiet and bold statement works, her practice explores connection, movement and emotional layering through refined palettes and expressive form.
Her current bodies of work include the Deep Reflections, Woven, Exuberance and Koi collections, each exploring different expressions of connection, inner vitality, symbolism and human experience.
An award-winning artist, Suzanne has received Champion and First Prize at the Moruya Agricultural Show, multiple awards including the Royal Canberra Show 2026, and most recently the Service Art Award at the South Coast Private Hospital Wollongong Art Exhibition, recognising artistic achievement and creativity of service personnel.
Her work is collected for its contemporary presence, emotional depth and architectural elegance.