Tectonic (III)

tectonic (iii)

This painting seeks to capture the ancient textures and

colours of the rocks of West Penwith, inspired by their geological history and

the tectonic forces that were key in their evolution, around 300 million years

ago. It is a dark painting in hues of very dark grey, blue and green, with

areas of orange, ochre and burnt umber colours, to evoke the rocks and dark

sea, as well as the more recent mining legacy. Rich in texture, the work was

painted in oil and pigments, with cold wax and rock powders adding body to the

paint mix.   Mark-making included

scratching, scraping and gouging, resulting in an aged patina.

Unframed.