Villasimius 1

This artwork is on a gessoed panel measuring 298 mm by 298mm.
 
Inspired by some beautiful trees  in Quartu Sant’Elena which is close to Villasimius on the South Coast of Sardinia.
 
A bold colour palette of orange and turquoise with highlights of white.
It is a highly textured piece with the texture being both visual and actual. The playful mark making gives the viewer endless subtleties to discover.
 
It was created using a layering process which gives the artwork a visual depth as well as an element of mystery. By using multiple layers of paint each sealed with medium a rich experience is created for the viewer. Light travels through each thin layer and then bounces back, rather like light shining through a stained glass window. The colour assumes a richness created by the thin, glossy surface that seals each layer of paint.
 
The painting is cradled in a white bespoke frame 322 mm by 322mm.