In creating this artwork, I infused my passion for vibrant energy and movement with a blend of expressionism and a nod to pop art. My use of acrylics and spray paint breathes life into a dynamic figure, capturing the spirit of freedom and the soul's dance with nature. This piece exudes a bold presence, meant to invigorate and inspire any space with its splash of spirited colours and untamed strokes.
To find my subjects, I seek images and themes gleaned from several popular culture and classical sources. The original image for this painting was taken during a photoshoot in Mataranka, Bitter Springs, in the Northern Territory. I was taken with the beautiful reflections of her model just underneath the water. I've named it after a line in the song "California Girls" by The Beach Boys. I'm always looking for positive motives to uplift and enrich women's and girls' lives - encouraging them to live braver and more fulfilled lives with strong bold poses.
As with most of my paintings, I've painted in layers. The background uses action painting (expressionistic) techniques - pouring, dripping, splashing paint and involving my body in the painting process rather than just the paintbrush. The figure was created using contemporary art pop art techniques and stencils, and a further layer of hand painting brought the foreground and background together.
This painting is not stretched and will be delivered to you in a roll; carrying a reduced carbon footprint and offering a safer way to transport such a large piece to you. The canvas size measures 214cm x 150cm - once the piece is stretched the size of the painting will be 194cm x 130cm x 4cm.
