On the Edge
2021
Oil on stretched canvas
51 x 76 cm
$580
On the Edge is set in the rugged landscape of Kybunga in the Clare Valley. We stayed at the beautiful Old School House, and these two old cars were hidden in a canyon right next to it. The canyon, carved deep into the earth, is marked by jagged cliffs and rocky outcrops, its dry riverbed revealing the scars of past floods (apparently it gets flooded every 7 years only). The outback colours dominate the composition—rich ochres, burnt oranges, and dusty reds stretch across the scene, evoking the harsh, yet striking beauty of the environment. The cars, abandoned and forgotten, seem to tell a story of time’s relentless march, contrasting the power of nature with the fragility of human creations. I do have a fascination with old cars!
Oil painting on stretched canvas. Premium 340 gm cotton duck attached to a quality pine stretcher frame and includes gallery style folded corners. Canvas edges are 3 cm thick and the painting continues around the edges to allow hanging without a frame.
