Artist: Gayle Laidlaw
Mediums: Acrylic paint
Dimension: 120cm x 90cm x 4cm
Artist Statement:
With this artwork I have endeavoured to capture the emotion and power of objects. I have focused on the distinct and dramatic beauty of flowers at various stages of its life.
The works of Georgia O’Keefe have influenced me with the process of cropping photographic images. I wanted to capture shape, colour and the flow of movement. I also wanted to highlight the many depths and varieties of tones and hues within a small object, especially when it is presented in a large format.
This project is the beginning of the exploration into the painting of pleasurable objects and aesthetics.