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M.73 by Laura Oczos is a small abstract landscape inspired by the Stoic philosophical practice of ‘view from above’. This visualisation technique involves moving to a third person perspective, stepping back from a narrow perspective and looking at the big picture. This work is a visual representation of this, or more importantly my memory of doing this practice myself. What emerges has references to cartography, and acts as a visual timestamp of my experience. These smaller paintings tend to act as ‘snippets’ as opposed to my larger abstract work. In this painting I have concentrated on particular details, the result being a ‘close up’ or magnified version of my work. Due to this process, they are created in a series of 3 or 4.

This was created by building layers of medium; first acrylic glazes then ink washes and acrylic paint. Finally, there are layers of intricate pattern and mark making. This final layer is done to both contrast and compliment the paint layers. Due to this layering technique, this wok has an incredible amount of depth, with various areas of the under painting visible. This work is bold and impactful but the subdued colour palette also makes it very livable. There are vibrant areas of magenta, lilac and coral and contrasting ares of maroon, plum and deep violet. There are also warm areas of ochre and white. This painting would work well in as part of a ‘galley wall’ display or a as a single painting in an area such as above a bedside table. They also sit well as decorative objects on bookshelves or mantles.