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Dancing Into the Day
Figures leap and stretch into an undulating landscape of fields and fence lines in Dancing Into the Day. A stand of trees on the viewer’s left reaches into a sky of sunrise colours while a figure in yellow jumps into the day ad...
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The themes relate to the intersection of work and family, alienation in modern society and the necessity of withdrawing into nature. I am interested in friends grouping together and grassroots movements.
At first glance, the viewer sees an abstract patterning of layered colour in the paintings. On closer inspection, there are small homes perched on the shoulders of figures, women concerned for their children and birds flying around the neighbourhood. Moments of rest in busy days.
The work is concerned with inclusion, safe spaces, fleeing and rehoming. Figures embedded in undulating landscapes navigate their way towards an uncertain future. Searching for home, is it in your heart, is it a place or is it present in the people you are with?
Calling Home, Oil on Canvas, 40 x 48”, oil, $3500. available from Hedi Nowak (Milton ON, Canada) 905-878-8161