Just Moody

Just Moody - Inspired by the swings of being a toddler. It's hard feeling all those crazy emotions as a kid and not knowing what to do with all of it. My son, he is so emotional right now. One day he is happy to eat a banana and the next day I literally ruined his whole day because I offered him a banana. No matter the age, I think we can all agree that emotions are hard and even as an adult sometimes we just want to sit and stew. We don't want to smile all the time. We just want to scream and let all of it out. Being happy and jolly all the time is extremely exhausting.

60cm x 60cm. Original Artwork painted on a hand stretched cotton canvas by a local framer in Adelaide - South Australia. Floated in a hand made Tasmanian Oak frame. Acrylic Paint. Signature on front and back. Wire on back.

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Lena Baumgartner is self-taught and creates large scale abstract expressive works. Looking at Lena's works and you feel everything first - bold colours, soft gesture and the pulse of emotion. She creates thick, texturally brush strokes that you want to reach out and touch. She often pairs striking and contrasting colours together to provoke emotional responses when viewing her artwork from afar. Her practice is mood-led with restless days drawing in the greens and blues while frenetic days are filled with vibrant pinks or even muted neutrals. Sometimes the compositions are clean, other times they're messy and alive. She has actively participated in both solo and group exhibitions, showcasing her talent and unique way of mixing and blending colours on canvas. You can also see her artwork on the South Australian Renmark Gin brand - 23rd Street, Mulberry Gin bottle.