The Spa Vase and Loule Bowl
90 x 90 x 4 cm
Acrylic on cradled ply panel | Framed
$2100
A richly layered still life that speaks to memory, belonging, and the beauty of connection across time and place. The Spa Vase and Loule Bowl was the first of my autobiographical series A Sense of Self. Set against a vivid green backdrop, this composition centres on a striking deep blue vase from Northern Ireland and a bright blue ceramic bowl from Loule, Portugal.
These cherished heirlooms trace stories across generations and geographies, linking rural Ulster, the Algarve, and my present-day Queensland studio. Painted with my signature attention to light, shadow and saturated colour, the work holds quiet emotion and familial resonance. A celebration of meaningful objects, observed beauty, and the personal histories they carry.
I paint in acrylic on a wood cradled panel
framed in meranti for a finished size of approximately 2 cm all round, larger than the panel size. Please ask for the exact dimensions if required
d rings and wire are attached to the back
The piece is ready to hang
The painting is finished with 3 coats of gloss medium
When the gloss is dry, the surface is waxed to produce a soft satin finish.
The float frame is hand constructed,
hand-sanded and
then waxed.
Meranti is a pinkish hardwood
The style and colour frame perfectly the work
A float frame is a simple and contemporary look which enhances a work without overwhelming it