Passion Vines (Diptych) Material and Medium:Mixed media on canvas sharp edged forms

sharp edged forms

along with hinting at shadows of the past whilst lighter aspects represent the brightness of the future and the present day

The nest-like threads on the eucalyptus tree trunks are a nod to my South African heritage and are symbolic of the weaver birds’ nests which are suspended over water from the branches of willow trees in Johannesburg

Strength flows throughout this piece and the rich colour palette complement depth of emotion

These affirmations are designed to empower you

Passion Vines (Diptych) Material and Medium:Mixed media on canvas sharp edged formsPassion Vines, a dyptich, is a dance of colour and the concept of contrasts. Open quiet spaces are distinctly different to the twisted gestures which dangle and fill the juxtaposition of the tight twisted and active areas. The contrast between the colours, the movement and stillness, the expansiveness and concentration of mark making were the inspiration behind this artwork and the related artworks within this body of work. A deeper symbolism of this