- Ansley Pye
- Roots in Rhythm
- Oil paint on paper and canvas
- 36 x 12 x 1.5 in
- Signature: Signed and dated en verso
- $1,500
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Available
Roots in Rhythm explores the subtle interplay of organic forms and movement through an abstract composition of elongated, teardrop-shaped elements flowing vertically across the canvas. Each shape varies in size and color, creating a rhythmic visual dance that evokes the natural world’s complexity and resilience. The warm palette of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns adds depth and vitality, suggesting the textures and energy found in elements like flowing lava, wood grains, or droplets of water.
The gently curved forms, enhanced by shading and gradient transitions, create a sense of three-dimensionality and fluidity. They appear to rise and fall, emerging from and sinking into a textured neutral background, capturing an ongoing process of growth and transformation. This dynamic movement conveys a balance between strength and vulnerability inherent in natural systems.
Inspired by an abstracted view of mangrove roots, Roots in Rhythm invites viewers to connect with the foundational structures that support life’s continuity. The composition reflects the organic rhythms found beneath the surface—patterns of persistence, interconnectedness, and renewal—embodied in a macro perspective of natural shapes that pulse with quiet energy and complexity.
- Subject Matter: Abstract Botanical
- Collections: Abstract Botanical