
SELF PORTRAIT: NATURAL HABITAT
A minimalist image drenched in mixed symbolism. I'm feverishly dressed in a dazzling combination of green and red, two contrasting bold colours. The forest appears like a theatrical stage. The trees disappear into the fog.
I have spent the last 6 years chopping wood all & every winter to make sure mum had enough stacked to burn, for a time that was her only heating source. Chopping wood is a cathartic and gruelling exercise. I enjoy it. Swinging the axe made me strong, it helped me focus and it illuminated all kinds of side paths in my imagination.
The painting appears to have me, elf like in my pose, on a stage and chopping wood. Perhaps a metaphor for working hard. On stage for all to see, nothing to hide and yet dressed in costume.
Oil on canvas / 61 x 92 / framed in oak
*Collection / shipping is restricted until the 28th July 2022 onwards due to being in exhibition*
"Bridie's paintings invoke the beauty and intrigue of the landscape. She captures the snow, catches the light and conveys the mood of the sea".
Bridie's artworks are also available as giclee prints; the highest standard in true-to-life art prints.
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Thank you Bridie, I received the cards today - they are BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you so much, your talent is epic. David
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It arrived safely in Colorado, has been hung, and looks great! Thank you so much, I absolutely love it.
"Thank you, thank you, it came perfect, love it"
Bridie O'Brien
Artist
'Beobe' is the passionate creation of Australian visual artist and musician Bridie O'Brien.
Bridie sets out to deliver fine art paintings and museum-quality fine art prints.
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