Spirals of the Shore

"Spirals of the Shore," from the Ocean's Imprint Collection, evokes the tranquil yet powerful essence of the sea. Subtle patterns reminiscent of seashells are captured through layers of texture.

Crafted with acrylic on canvas, this large abstract painting features a captivating surface with uneven areas of thick paint, cracks, lumps, and layered color. A palette of sand, paynes grey, mist grey, and white evoking the ever-changing spirit and energy of shorelines, white wash waves with patterns of ocean of the ocean.

This original artwork embodies the fierce energy of a storm and the subsequent peace, reflecting resilience and daily renewal. The oversized art piece makes a statement and would be an ideal addition to scandi decor or any space seeking a touch of coastal calm.

Invite reflection and rejuvenation into your home with this captivating piece of coastal art.

NOTE: This work is heavily layered with rough textures, cracks, and thick paint marks, as the artist intended.

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Kathleen is an Australian abstract expressionist artist living and working on the Gold Coast. With a passion for working on large-scale abstract paintings her beautifully calming works are inspired by the country’s picturesque natural environment. She studied at Brisbane Institute of Art, ANU Art School Canberra and Parsons School of Design New York City. She has exhibited across the globe with her works being held in private and public collections in 15 countries. Kathleen is a prize finalist, with her work featured on the national television home renovation series THE BLOCK 2019 and 2020.

Kathleen’s pieces bring the outdoors indoors, with her gentle pinks, dynamic blues and turquoise greens adding a sense of peace to people’s lives. Kathleen has a deep connection to mother nature and can only explain her practice as a need to paint everyday, expressing impressions, feelings and experiences in her daily life. Rhee’s personal style has an atmospheric, powerful, mesmerising touch that she achieves by using subtle colour, depth and descriptive detail.

Born and rise on the coastal hinterland between the Gold Coast and Brisbane she grew up spending all of her free time out in nature. When Kathleen is not painting she is spending time outdoors, at the beach, in the rainforest or looking up at the sky. Colours of her natural surrounds and the sense of calm and joy it brings is what inspires her work. Kathleen combines colour staining, sketching, splattering, layering and painting with a brush to create her works. She enjoys working on a variety of canvas, paper with acrylic, oils and ink.