Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope - Wowzers, this one is a deep one. I feel like in life we are forever changing and reflecting different lights, changing and evolving into different shapes to adapt to our environment. All these tiny pieces make up the journey of our life. Our life is made up of so many memories and tiny pieces of excitement, adventure, heartbreak and joy. All of these tiny moments of colour make up a unique story. Moments happen in a heartbeat and we are forever looking forward or back and hardly being. This year, I really want to make an conscious effort to remind myself to slow down and be present even if the moment isn't joyous.

Canvas - Stretched Cotton, 90cm x 90cm.

Original Artwork painted on a hand stretched canvas by a local framer in Adelaide - South Australia. Floated in a hand made Tasmanian Oak frame. Acrylic with oil pastels fine detailing. 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.