Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.

Signed on the front.

This artwork comes with an external frame

In my work, "The Mist and the Mind," I explore the complex relationship between the land and its psyche. This piece, a black-and-white ink and acrylic painting, presents an aerial view of a dense forest shrouded in a veil of mist. Above the canopy, massive, soft clouds dominate the top two-thirds of the composition, while vibrant geometric shapes in pale cyan, magenta, and yellow hues float just above the trees.
The black-and-white palette reflects the grounding reality of the land—the familiar textures and patterns of the forest, with its branches and leaves interwoven like the synapses of the brain. The mist, in its ethereal ambiguity, represents the unknown, the subconscious layers of the mind that we can sense but not always fully grasp. It is the place where nature's mysteries merge with the enigmatic aspects of human thought.
The clouds above symbolise the expansive, ever-changing scope of imagination and dreams. They are soft yet powerful, representing the creative energy that can transform landscapes and inspire exploration. Through these clouds, we glimpse the potential for new ideas, innovations, and interpretations of our environment.
The geometric shapes in cyan, magenta, and yellow are deliberate disruptions in this monochromatic world. They represent the human tendency to impose order, structure, and meaning on the natural world. These shapes float above the forest as if projecting concepts, ideas, or ideologies onto the land. They are both an intrusion and an extension of human consciousness—bold yet abstract, inviting interpretation but resisting definition.
In this work, I aim to reflect on how we navigate the delicate balance between respecting the land's inherent mysteries and our instinct to shape and control it. The scene asks viewers to consider the depth and complexity of the natural world and our place within it, reminding us that while we can map, measure, and categorise, there will always be elements that elude our grasp, inviting us to ponder and dream.
"The Mist and the Mind" is a visual exploration of "The Land and its Psyche," illustrating the intricate connections between our physical environment and the mental landscapes we create. Through this piece, I hope to evoke a sense of wonder and reflection, inviting the viewer to contemplate the unseen forces that shape our world and our thoughts.