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The Explorer (2018)

The Explorer (2018)

The Explorer (2018)

A more accurate self-portrait than I might like to admit, The Explorer is confidently rooted and calm in their own bubble, appreciating with wonder and awe the energy and activity all around: part of it but not overtaken by it. There is a childlike gleeful sense of anticipation here, ideas everywhere, whizzing thoughts and pinging possibilities, The Explorer is open but has very clear vision and knows where to go: what is it that has captured the eye of The Explorer? Where is The Explorer going next?

 

This piece is from a 2018 collection called Magic, Wisdom and Beauty and was done specifically for the SOLO 44 exhibition at New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington. This series follows on immediately from a solo exhibition of realist portraiture (What Matters Most, Feb 2018, Bread & Butter Fine Art Gallery, Whitianga) and is clearly an unleashing of ideas and energy after months and months of controlled and restrained realism. Whereas the portrait exhibition was all about reflecting the spirit of the 7 women I painted – and my relationship with them – this series of work is about MY spirit, and the way I perceive the world: with enthusiasm, wonder and joy. This series is the story of the Intrepid Explorer – sure, calm and centred, even when alone, regardless of what is going on around them.

This explorer is secure in their own bubble but still very much engaged with the world: able to step back and appreciate the beauty and wonder with awe, without feeling overwhelmed by external factors.

These paintings are done predominantly with palette knife, layering acrylic to create the depth and excitement and colour and light that I feel around me.

  • PAINTING DETAILS

    • 762 x 762 mm
    • acrylic paint and satin archival varnish on canvas
    • the sides of the canvas have been painted white 
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$3,200.00Price
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