Sunday Afternoons
1800 x 1200 mm (70.2” x 47.9”) (6’ x 4’) Acrylic on Canvas
Location orientated “Sunday Afternoons” tells a tale inside/outside suggesting a regional lifestyle with significant freedoms through representation of nine or-so “religions” (including racing). The maritime flags and text on the whisky glasses, one upside-down exaggerating (or cancelling) the condition, help to emphasise aspects of choices. The little crab-boat and photograph hint at certain territorialism; the pelican contentment. This is an Award-winning painting (Sunshine Coast Festival).
# 176 Sunday Afternoons Excerpt from :
Dale Marsh Review of Solo Exhibition “Bribie on the Sea – On and Off the Wall” Elizabeth Woodfield is a painter of the mind rather than a painter of light, and the exhibition is powered by a feel for the haptic approach to art rather than a visual encounter with her subjects … Most notable paintings in the show were “Sunday Afternoons” a large narrative still-life work that is an intimate glimpse into the artist’s personal life, containing religious symbols and articles of every-day use … Overall, Bribie on the Sea – On and Off the Wall is an exhibition of exhilarating exploration of an intimate personal environment, deeply cherished. |
Artist Comment
Like writing, Art is part of my identity. It gives fundamental meaning to life.
I paint for personal satisfaction, challenge and interest in the creative process. I like my paintings to suggest stories, incite a mood, perhaps present viewers with a mystery or conundrum. My people things are generally contextual and therefore I suppose a social record; my land/sea/creaturescapes idiosyncratic of the spirit of human beings.
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This is a lovely painting with the sea blues balancing the golden hues. It seems timeless.
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Thank you carmair. Did you like the way I attacked the crystal vase?
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It’s a terrific painting, full of life and feeling. The pliers really caught my eye – I wouldn’t expect them there, which is wonderful. 🙂
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Thank you blue brightly. It was fun making that 6′ painting balanced on boxes in my library! and searching the neighbourhood for the right flowers.
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