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Autralian lyrebird standing on a branch against a warm yellow and pink expressively painted background
Autralian lyrebird standing on a branch against a warm yellow and pink expressively painted background
Autralian lyrebird standing on a branch against a warm yellow and pink expressively painted background
Autralian lyrebird standing on a branch against a warm yellow and pink expressively painted background — artist's signature
Autralian lyrebird standing on a branch against a warm yellow and pink expressively painted background — edge view
Autralian lyrebird standing on a branch against a warm yellow and pink expressively painted background — detail
Autralian lyrebird standing on a branch against a warm yellow and pink expressively painted background — shown hanging
Painting by Maria Harding 17 Artwork Sold

The Visitor

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

35.4in (W) x 47.6in (H) x 0.8in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
$1,930

Artwork Description

The Visitor features a beautiful Australian lyrebird. Maria was inspired to paint this piece after hearing the song of a lyrebird in her Blue Mountains backyard, when she went to investigate, there he was singing to not one but two females. Undetered by Maria watching, the whole show went on for about 20 minutes. It was fabulous!

This is large artwork, with it's yellow, orange and pink background would work well as a statement piece above a sideboard or sofa, or anywhere in the home with a blank wall begging to have a splash of colour and energy to lift a room!

This original, one of a kind artwork was lovingly painted on premium canvas with acrylic paints. Unframed with wrap around painted sides, it is ready to hang or you can choose to have it framed – Maria suggests an oak float frame.

Signed on the front. Artwork size is 121cm x 90cm.

This painting is featured on Designer Booth:

"What is interesting is her artworks before 2022 primarily had all been birds in flight yet ‘The Visitor’ is grounded. Majestic, elegant and inviting the grounded bird looks as if it is amidst a fiery scape yet it does not seem like it is an aggressive fire scape that consumes the canvas, but rather peaceful as the bird looks back to the audience with gentle kind eyes.

Painting this piece was for the process that it gave her; starting with smaller pieces originally of other birds that just let her dabble with potential. It allows her to experiment firstly with her thoughts and find comfort within the painting cycle and rebuild the courage to start again. Regularly taking breaks and not becoming overwhelmed in thought or perfectionism but rather allowing the painting to take shape through what she feels and following instinct."

Read the full article here https://www.designerbooth.net/work/maria-harding

Artist Bio
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Maria Harding 17 artworks | 1 Sold

Maria Harding is an artist who creates colourful bird paintings in oils and acrylics, exploring the central theme of freedom.

She earned her Fine Art honors degree at Liverpool University, UK and her work is included in numerous private collections across the world including Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Spain and France. Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair 2019 presented by Saatchi Art in Sydney

Originally from the UK, Maria is now based in the Blue Mountains, Australia where she works from her peaceful home studio which backs onto National Park bushland.

“Painting is my way of entering the flow of creation, that elusive state where we find ourselves totally absorbed in what we’re doing. My current fascination with birds began in a meditation, where I imagined myself soaring and gliding through a beautiful sunset. This evolved into a series of paintings which I feel, more than ever before in my work, embodies this magical sense of flow.

I paint birds because, for me, their ability to fly symbolises the ultimate freedom and I believe all of us, humans and animals alike, should have the right to feel free. On the ground birds often appear fearful, making sharp movements, on the lookout for danger. In contrast, in the sky they are free, of predators and of boundaries. My aim is to capture on canvas the joy these birds must feel, flying so high above the world.

After experimenting with different paints, I found that the combination of acrylics and oils works best for me. My process is to paint intuitively using loose abstract acrylic brushstrokes, then switch to oils to add the birds, in a way that compliments the background colours and forms.

The essence of these paintings is the ending of a hero’s journey, when after a long search the hero finally finds what they were looking for. My intention is to acknowledge everything that we humans overcome in our messy, imperfect lives and to celebrate that amazing feeling we all get when time seems to stop and we are in the flow. To press pause on a moment in time is to feel we are flying, with ease and grace like birds in the sky.”