River in Stillness explores the quiet relationship between water, land and atmosphere through a restrained palette of teal, blue-green and softened grey.
A loose horizontal passage moves through the centre of the composition, suggesting a river winding through distant land. Rather than being clearly defined, its edges dissolve into the surrounding surface, allowing water, earth and sky to merge and become almost indistinguishable.
Heavy palette-knife texture gives the painting a tactile quality, while scraped, layered and vertical marks suggest reflections, rainfall, vegetation and the movement of water across the landscape. Variations within the teal—from pale, misted tones to deeper blue-greens—create subtle depth without disrupting the work's sense of calm.
Rather than depicting a particular river literally, the painting captures the memory and sensation of water moving quietly through landscape. There is a sense of stillness within the movement, as though the river and surrounding land have momentarily become one.
Medium: Acrylic paint, ink, plaster, sand, oil pastel, paper and polymers on stretched canvas
Dimensions: 103cm (W) x 77cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Framing and Finishing Details: The painting has been carefully sealed with varnish to preserve and protect its surface. It is presented in a white metal floating frame.
Ready to hang with D-rings and wire.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
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