Retro Spec

Retro Spec - Something about these colours mixed together give me retro vibes.. or maybe its just the vibes I get from the orange. The feelings I get from this painting is about embracing the mess, own it for yourself and no one else. Do it for yourself and no one else. Life is a mess!!! Motherhood is a mess. My house is a current mess situation, but hey I have to embrace it and let it go. There will always be another moment for me to get the situation under control but for now, I'm going with the flow and embracing the ugly, messy middle.

60cm x 60cm. Original Artwork painted on cotton canvas. Floated in a hand made Tasmanian Oak frame by a local business in Adelaide. 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.