FINALIST - 2023 City of Bayswater community art prize
(Currently exhibited and available for purchase from “The rise” Maylands WA)
2023 - Acrylic on board, ready to hang.
Comes professionally framed in a high quality hardwood floating frame (black).
103 x 78 x 4cm
“Ebony and Ecru” invites viewers into a world where contrast and harmony dance in perfect synchrony. Against a serene beige canvas, a mesmerising symphony of swirling, fine black lines comes to life. These lines are not static; they pulse and sway, creating an illusion of perpetual movement, as if they are ethereal tendrils of thought and energy.
The interplay between the deep, enigmatic black and the gentle warmth of ecru evokes a sense of dualism – a yin and yang of existence. The ecru background symbolises the serene and tranquil moments in life, where simplicity and purity reign. In stark contrast, the ebony lines represent the intricate, complex, and dynamic aspects of our experiences. They mirror the ever-shifting currents of our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.
As one gazes upon Ebony and Ecru, a sense of introspection and contemplation emerges. It challenges the viewer to explore the coexistence of opposites in our lives and the inherent beauty that arises from their interplay. The fine lines, like wisps of imagination, invite us to embark on a journey of self-discovery, reminding us that even in chaos, there is an underlying order waiting to be uncovered.
- Subject Matter: Abstract
- Created: 2023
- Current Location: Ellie Sutton