Phoenix

Phoenix - Honestly, when I started this piece I was aiming for beach aerial views of the southern coastline in Adelaide, after chatting with a girlfriend about this piece she said she saw fire. The more I look at this piece the more I see a 'Phoenix' emerging from flames. This is my absolute favourite thing about abstract art. You see what you need to see at the time. It reflects so deeply at our life journey at the time. What do you see?

Original Artwork painted on a hand stretched linen by a local framer in Adelaide - South Australia. Floated in a hand made Tasmanian Oak frame. Acrylic on linen. 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.