Illawong Walk is one of many stunning walks in the Mt Kosciuszko National Park. This artwork is my impression of this beautiful part of the Australian Alps and I wanted to capture the uniqueness of the area: the rocks, the colours of the flora, and the 'wildness' but also the 'quietness' of the environment.
It is the kind of painting that makes you look twice and think about the amazing nature that we are so lucky to have in this country.
It will look amazing with a nice wide mounting board and light oak frame, please note: it is being sold unframed.
Illawong Walk, Mt Kosciuszko Nat Park - Light pink and blue
(Requires Framing)
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Acrylic (Requires Framing)
- Dimensions
- 26.8in (W) x 16.9in (H) x 0.2in (D)
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Artwork Description
Artist Bio
βImmersing myself in the Australian landscape by going for long walks is the best kind of inspiration. I paint from memories and feelings, always allowing an energy and a myriad of unexpected possibilities to present themselves in the process. Itβs important to let layers of paint obscure and reveal simultaneously, enhancing colours and shapes.β
Emma loves travelling throughout Australia and finds inspiration in the diverse colours and textures of the land: the vibrant reds and ochres of the outback, the majestic rocky escarpments of the Australian Alps, coastal cliffs along the stunning coastline of Australia and the seasonal, often joyful but sometimes dark-grey colours of Victoria and Tasmania.
Emma often sees something a little βdifferentβ in vistas such as rock-faces, cliffs and coastal landscapes, resulting in paintings that focus on colour, an interpretation within the landscapes rather than real-life accuracy. There is always that βsomethingβ that triggers a painting. It can be a curve, a rock or a dam. The process of building up layers and scraping back allows the painting to reveal itself and create a sense of place; inviting viewers to place themselves in the landscape, for their imagination to wander and create their own story.
Emma's paintings have been sold to collectors all over Australia as well as to collectors in the UK and Europe.
Emma Niehof was born in the Netherlands, migrating to Australia 25 years ago after marrying her Australian husband. The signatures on the artwork are the initials GON, the first letters of her Dutch maiden name: Germa Oude Nijeweme. Emma feels strongly about continuing to sign her artwork this way as this was her signature when she first started painting while living in the Netherlands.