Madrigal #5; Connections

Madrigal #5; Connections

This artwork is another in my series where I interpret, with paint on canvas, my version of the complex polyphonic vocal style Madrigal where unaccompanied voices blend together in a musical form reflecting the structure of a poem. The different ‘voices’ in this painting are my various blocks of colours and shapes where I weave light and dark hues with intuitive and deliberate shapes to achieve a cohesive ‘poem of abstraction’
The feeling of ‘connections’ came to the painting unconsciously as I probed the colour palette for my ‘voice’ to reveal authentic and expressive design connections strong enough to support the poetry. The red/orange glow forms a warm undertone and I have reinforced this vibe with metallic copper and added blue, green and violet accents giving a nod to my quest for luminance and energy. The textures I produce are necessary for tactile enjoyment of this original work.

Join me as we journey into the world of joyous colours in abstract expressionism.

~Layered artist quality acrylic and oil pastels 90cm x 60 cm x 4cm on premium deep edge canvas.

~This is an original, one of a kind artwork on stretched canvas and is ready to hang.

~The artwork is unframed with the edges toned and will look great from all sides.

~I have added a photo of the painting with a frame to show you what it may look like in your room if it suits you and your furnishings.

~The painting is proudly signed on the back with a certificate of authenticity.

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Originally from the UK, then migrating to Australia in 2009, I feel very lucky to live by the beautiful Lake Macquarie in NSW after a recent move from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Living in Australia inspires a new direction in my work even if I don’t directly portray a particular place on the canvas it is my desire to express the ‘equivalent feeling’ of this patch of earth.

I’m happily self taught as this gives me total freedom of expression to paint the way I want and saves me from inheriting another artists style.
I have always been interested in art for as long as I can remember.

My work is usually acrylic on canvas and although the paintings tend to be very colourful I am mainly interested in colour and value relationships and how they work together, consequently my colour mixing palette is extensive as I continue this journey. My series ‘Joy of Colour’ does what it says on the tin, it celebrates what joyous feelings we have with a sensory feast of colour.
A main part of my vision is focusing on imaginary abstract or semi abstract landscapes.

Implicit is my dialogue with what is shown and that which is partially hidden.

Recently I have approached my work with a more abstract vibe, wanting the permission to realise and reveal more underlying layers of colour and fluidly of shapes without the specific design principles of realism. My series ‘Deconstructed’ explores the landscape very much intuitively where I let it flow mentally and physically with some strong shapes and lines.
I want to continue engaging in this way with my work as it gives me energy and makes me feel alive, I hope you enjoy looking.
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