Midnight Reveries, 2023, Acrylic Paint and Oil pastels on Canvas
Midnight Reveries, 2023, Acrylic Paint and Oil pastels on Canvas
Midnight Reveries, 2023, Acrylic Paint and Oil pastels on Canvas
In this mesmerizing series, the canvas transforms into a nocturnal dreamscape as liberal, flowing brushstrokes navigate the wilderness of the night. The paint, guided by its own whims, flows around itself, creating an abstract representation that transcends the bounds of physical forms. A nocturnal palette, with its deep blues, velvety purples, and muted greens, orchestrates a silent symphony that echoes the enigmatic essence of the night.
Drips of paint, not constrained by representational duties, cascade down the canvas, contributing to the overall composition as pure expressions of color and motion. This departure from the concrete allows the viewer to embark on a visual journey, inviting them to feel the atmosphere of a nocturnal trance.
The series is a reflection of the ineffable experience of being outside at night, capturing the dreams of what lingers in the shadows. As the paint flows with a mind of its own, it mirrors the nostalgic sentiment tied to the mysteries concealed in the dark. The artworks become a visual ode to the complex emotions of the night, resonating with the timeless allure and trepidation that accompany the exploration of what lies hidden in the nocturnal wilderness.
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Clementine Paradice is a 21 year old painter, maker and photo taker. Also mad for music, nature and other people. A renowned boogie and belting song machine, her cogs move quick. So quickly in fact that she often finds herself swimming in the ocean or skiing when not on the tools painting. Clems works hark back to nostalgic memories of growing up in the country, blending her passions and the deep respect this upbringing has built for the natural world.