Hokusai Green VI
Hokusai Green VI
Mixed media on vintage book pages laid onto canvas
70x50cm
My paintings are inspired by waves, their power and unpredictability. They are also influenced by the nineteenth Century Japanese woodblock artists.
They are part of a shift towards abstraction from my more figurative seascape paintings. I am interested in creating the feeling of energy evoked by the sea.
I paint on vintage book pages which are found in old book shops and collaged onto canvas. The foxing and patina of the old paper gives warmth and interest to the painting, just like the old woodblock prints.
The painting process itself is quite daunting as there is only one chance to get it right. I paint instinctively and rapidly in gestural movements on multiple pages laid out on the floor. Painting is done in quick bursts with ink and acrylic, using unconventional painting tools. Then comes the composition which is a time consuming and considered process. Finally, the pages are collaged onto canvas or board.
The simplicity and the boldness of the marks owe much to chance, or the Japanese concept of Wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection.
International orders please note:
Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes which are applied when the delivery reaches its destination.
I have no control over these charges and I cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for further information before playing your order.
Hokusai Green VI
Mixed media on vintage book pages laid onto canvas
70x50cm
My paintings are inspired by waves, their power and unpredictability. They are also influenced by the nineteenth Century Japanese woodblock artists.
They are part of a shift towards abstraction from my more figurative seascape paintings. I am interested in creating the feeling of energy evoked by the sea.
I paint on vintage book pages which are found in old book shops and collaged onto canvas. The foxing and patina of the old paper gives warmth and interest to the painting, just like the old woodblock prints.
The painting process itself is quite daunting as there is only one chance to get it right. I paint instinctively and rapidly in gestural movements on multiple pages laid out on the floor. Painting is done in quick bursts with ink and acrylic, using unconventional painting tools. Then comes the composition which is a time consuming and considered process. Finally, the pages are collaged onto canvas or board.
The simplicity and the boldness of the marks owe much to chance, or the Japanese concept of Wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection.
International orders please note:
Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes which are applied when the delivery reaches its destination.
I have no control over these charges and I cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for further information before playing your order.
Hokusai Green VI
Mixed media on vintage book pages laid onto canvas
70x50cm
My paintings are inspired by waves, their power and unpredictability. They are also influenced by the nineteenth Century Japanese woodblock artists.
They are part of a shift towards abstraction from my more figurative seascape paintings. I am interested in creating the feeling of energy evoked by the sea.
I paint on vintage book pages which are found in old book shops and collaged onto canvas. The foxing and patina of the old paper gives warmth and interest to the painting, just like the old woodblock prints.
The painting process itself is quite daunting as there is only one chance to get it right. I paint instinctively and rapidly in gestural movements on multiple pages laid out on the floor. Painting is done in quick bursts with ink and acrylic, using unconventional painting tools. Then comes the composition which is a time consuming and considered process. Finally, the pages are collaged onto canvas or board.
The simplicity and the boldness of the marks owe much to chance, or the Japanese concept of Wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection.
International orders please note:
Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes which are applied when the delivery reaches its destination.
I have no control over these charges and I cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for further information before playing your order.