Jayquay is a medium sized colourful abstract artwork in my reform series. I have used bold linear shapes and a careful balance of colour and structure. The end result is a striking, yet calming artwork.
The reform series is based on architectural design from various locations around my home in Sydney Australia. I compose these works in various dimensions where some sections of the painting may be topographical, while other section may be enhanced minor details. The subject matter is not necessary to appreciating the artworks, which are large colour field abstract structural designs. I attempt to evoke a level of contradiction in the reform series where the artwork may initially appear “neat” yet due to the painterly manner of paint application, they are not necessarily neat. The artworks in the series may also appear as simple blocks of colour, yet upon closer examination the viewer will see underpainting details, and fine lines and redactions, which add complexity.
I intends to present a level of industrial design and feel. Many of the subjects in the reform series are older building such as industrial building, garages, and workshops. There is something authentic and real about these older buildings, and that level of evolution and devolution is relayed in my work. I draw inspiration artistically from renowned artists such as Diebenkorn, Rothko, and Mondrian.
The painting has been continued over onto the sides which adds another dimension to the artwork, and also means it does not need to be framed. Graham has signed the painting and finished it off with several layers of matte varnish coat to highlight the colours, and to protect the painting.
Jayquay has been painted on artist grade 60cm X 60cm stretchers on 12 oz cotton canvas. The above photos present Jayquay in a home setting, though it would work equally well in an office environment.
Note the images showing the painting mounted on the wall are for illustration purposes only. The correct measurements are provided below. A handy way of determining just how this sized painting will work in your space is to use blue tack dots or removable low tack masking tape on your wall to plot out the border of the painting. This method gives you a realistic impression of how the painting will fit on your wall.