Copenhagen
Acrylic on canvas board 51x40.3 cms. Signed.
This artwork presents a vibrant, geometrically compelling composition featuring a red façade divided by stark white trims. Three windows allow glimpses into reflections that show a distorted reality. Each window showcases fragmented images of the structural elements of opposing buildings typical of this historic Danish city. The shadow diagonally slicing across adds dramatic contrast, emphasising the division between light and shade. The lower edge features a subtle hint of blue, of sunlit snow that adds to this outdoor scene's dynamism.
One Evening
Acrylic on canvas board 51x40.3 cms. Signed
One Evening captures a moment bathed in the warm glow of late afternoon sun in rural France. This work explores the compelling dance between light and shadow across an architectural facade, with two distinct windows framed by elegant classical pediments and subtle pilasters. The ochre shutters offer a vibrant contrast to the rich, cool blues of the walls, creating a visually engaging experience.
A gently highlighted lamp serves as a focal point, drawing your eye into the scene. Shadows reveal the precise angle of the light source, casting dramatic diagonal lines that lead your gaze across the composition. There's a hint of life beyond the frame, suggested by a subtle reflection in a wall mirror, adding a touch of mystery to this study of form, colour, and light.
L’Avion
Acrylic on canvas board 40.3x40.3 cms. Signed
This artwork presents a sunlit scene in rural France. The play of light and shadow defines the structure of a traditional village house, creating a contrast against the deep azure sky. A lone figure stands on a curved balcony, adding a touch of human connection to the architectural focus. The perspective emphasises the steep angle and creates a sense of looking upwards, enhancing the grandeur and elegance of the edifice and the distant aircraft; itself suggestive of another world.
Corte Formenta
Acrylic on canvas board 51x40.3cms. Signed
Corte Formenta is an acrylic painting on canvas board depicting a street scene in Venice. The composition focuses on this obscure alleyway outside the tourist centre, emphasising the contrast between sunlit and shaded areas. Deep red and earthy building tones are set against a brightly illuminated façade at the end of the street beneath a clear blue sky.
Architectural details and hanging laundry indicate everyday residential life. Shadows are rendered across textured walls to create spatial depth and structure. The work presents a balanced study of light, colour, and urban form within a Venetian setting.
Fifty Four
Acrylic on canvas board 46x40.3cms. Signed
This artwork portrays a Venetian ferry, a “Vaporetto”, set against a muted backdrop that evokes the serene yet mysterious atmosphere of the lagoon. The dark silhouette of the ferry juxtaposed with its vivid yellow stripe creates contrast. Windows reveal shadowy figures, capturing a snapshot of everyday life in transit. The diagonal composition of weathered wooden poles adds a vertical element, breaking the ferry’s horizontal form. This interplay of light and shadow, along with the soft gradients of the sky, enhances the depth and dimensionality of the scene. Negative space alludes to a deeper narrative, inviting viewers to ponder the passengers’ stories.
Norfolk Pines Manly
Acrylic on canvas board 40.8x40.8cms. Signed
This artwork depicts two white sulphur-crested cockatoos amidst a vibrant blue sky. One cockatoo is captured mid-flight, wings fully spread, revealing feathers brushed with hints of yellow, while the other perches calmly on a delicate pine branch. The bird's crest is elegantly raised, offering a sense of motion and vitality. The juxtaposition of the birds with the intricately lined branches and vivid sky creates a harmonious balance, capturing nature's serene yet dynamic essence.