Down pipe
Down pipe
Discription:
Mixed media works on building Paper. The art surface is heavily textured and is prepared with gesso layers of oil and ripped material which is often recycled and including in my own artwork . Tray Framed.
Size:
Height: 75 cmLength: 145 cm
Inspiration:
My artwork explores the interaction between abstract and figurative art. Using layers of oil in various consistencies, I can delve into the fascinating world of the layering process. This technique enables me to infuse my artwork with a sense of movement through bold gestural strokes, texture, vibrant colours and form. By experimenting with different layers, I aim to create a visual experience that engages the viewer and invites them to look into the rich depths of my artwork resolving into art-inspired themes.
Inspired by the ethereal works of Modigliani, enigmatic figures emerge from the depths of the canvas, inhabiting a world that blurs the line between reality and imagination. These otherworldly beings, both familiar and unknown, seem to transcend time and space,
NZPPA at Artspost
Peter Dornauf – 12 May, 2024
Abstraction is alive and well in the art world here and the exhibition presents several fine examples using different modulations. Kate Barnett’s thickly layered impasto piece, Down Pipe, presents an agitated cacophony of bold thick brushstrokes, full of texture and movement.