
BORROWED BEAUTY
Acrylic on canvas, 150cm x 140cm, 2024
Artist Comment
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Exhibitions
Queenstown Art Awards 2024
Availability
Original available by Inquiry
REVIEWS
This is an exquisite, skillfully executed piece with strong realism and a sense of tranquility. The artist demonstrates technical prowess in rendering textures, light, and composition.
The placement of the lilies as the central focus is well-balanced. The strong foreground elements contrast with the background, creating depth. The diagonal lines of the table and curtains subtly guide the viewer’s eye through the scene.
The artist has employed a harmonious color palette. The cool tones of the outdoor foliage contrast with the warm interior.
Light and shadow are skillfully rendered, particularly in the way the petals catch soft illumination and the vase casts a subtle reflection.
The textures are highly detailed—each petal appears soft yet structured, the glass vase has a convincing transparency, and the curtain pattern adds a delicate complexity. The carpet’s red geometric pattern introduces a rhythmic contrast to the organic forms of the lilies. The curtain is beautifully rendered and the table surface is well painted.
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