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Free as the Waves is She by Kerry Inkster – My passion… painting! My subject…portraiture and the human form. Using contemporary art practices I ask questions about the human condition through my paintings. I do not see my role as trying to answer philosophical, scientific, or poetic questions about human existence. I’d rather observe and record what I see and feel using visual qualities that convey a sense of feeling from my subjects. This is what drives me to create the art that I do.

Working from manipulated photographs and film, my current body of work is inspired by the female form in water. Using contemporary paint applications, and wet in wet painting techniques, I capture the fluidity and movement of water. Contemporary stencilling techniques from pop art influences place the figure in the foreground of my expressionistic backgrounds. This underwater habitat for my figures is at once refreshing and liberating, and also creates a sense of suspension and quietness.

Why this painting… The found image that inspired this painting immediately caught my eye. The suspension of the yoga pose underwater, and the crashing waves above her head, creates a sense of both elation and daring of being underwater in such a wide open sea. I have captured the movement of the water using blending and bleeding of wet paint. Further to this colour fascinates me, with this palette using many greens and blue greens. When viewing the closeup image you will notice the paint layers which gives the image depth.

Materials… I have used high quality artist acrylic paints and mediums from Matisse and Golden, and Liquitex Professional Spray Paint. Using an oil based varnish for a glossy finish. As with most of my paintings I personally mount the board on an “inbuilt” frame. I then paint the painting as the frame and board as one unit. This is a semi-large piece so I recommend hanging it directly from the two D rings that I supply on the back of the painting. The wooden board is subject to environmental influences. This may create short term movement in the board/mount, hence why I recommend 2 hooks holding the painting directly to the wall, not a single hook from a single wire. Signed on the Back.

Free as the Waves is She

Name: Free as the Waves is She
Brand: Kerry Inkster
SKU: 207774
Price: 2300 AUD
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