Middle of Nowhere

‘Middle of Nowhere’ by Petra Meikle de Vlas

Mixed media fluid painting on wooden panel, 150 x 102 cm.

Middle Of Nowhere is a 3 dimensional, aerial view of a coral system, where coral bommies are exposed. For the best close up look at the details in this piece, view the video below.

Detailed with intense pigmented colored inks for maximum vibrancy and quality, this work represents the effects of reactions between mixed mediums.

The power of the chemistry between these pigments carried by different mediums, attracting or repelling each other resulting in ocean and reef like formations. In addition to paint brushes, I use my hands, air guns, rods, blow torch, and gravity. Typically working in large formats, I “sculpt” my paintings, starting with a board upon which I layer various materials. Inspired by the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, very close to where I am lucky enough to live.

Signature is on the right hand side of the painting. Multi directional work. All my artworks are sent with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
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