Mother and child resting on steps in the pool.
The original artwork is Acrylic painting on a large canvas measuring 120 x 80 x 2 cm
In 'TAKING A BREAK', a serene moment of family bonding is captured beneath the shimmering surface of a swimming pool. The predominant aqua tones, gracefully blended with soothing white and accentuated by subtle black, create an ethereal underwater world that invites viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquility of this unique aqua scene.
The composition revolves around a child and a woman, their legs hanging gracefully in the clear, rippling water. The subtle play of light and shadow on the tiles adds depth and mimics the dance of sunlight filtering through the water's surface.
The woman and child sit side by side, their limbs submerged in the weightless embrace of the pool. The water gently distorts their shapes, giving the scene an almost dreamlike quality.
The overall atmosphere is one of calm and unity, while the aqua colors evoke a sense of peaceful fluidity. The viewer is transported into a world where time seems to stand still, allowing a contemplative appreciation of the simple yet profound beauty in the bond between parent and child.
I remembered that as a young girl I so much liked to cut images from magazines to paste them into school agendas, scrapbooks and even on my bedroom door. Add to this the fascination I always had for walls filled with old posters, flaking paint, scrappy billboards.. Read more…