The Way Through
No. 3 of the Deep Reflections Collection
77cm high x 152cm 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.
The Way Through is the third work in the Deep Reflections Collection, created to explore resilience and forward movement through life’s layered moments.
An elongated oval form stretches horizontally across the canvas, anchoring the composition while sweeping strokes of Payne’s Grey, dusky pink and soft blue-grey move with controlled energy around it. Fine metallic accents catch the light subtly, adding depth without distraction.
This work reflects the idea that strength is not found in avoidance, but in moving through - allowing each layer of experience to shape the path forward. The composition holds both tension and calm, creating a quiet balance between endurance and release.
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 movement and energy that cannot be repeated.
Designed as a refined statement piece, The Way Through anchors a space with contemporary presence while maintaining emotional depth and stillness.
Room settings are a guide, please check measurements to be sure of the size.
⸻ Details
• Layered acrylic and mixed media with metallic accents 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 Deep Reflections Collection, a body of work exploring introspection, connection and the strength found in subtle spaces.
Pairs beautifully with A Beauty Within and The Connection Between, while holding its own as a calm yet powerful statement work.
⸻ 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.