The Weight of Silence

Dimensions: 90 x 90 (excluding frame)

Medium: Mixed media on canvas

Technique: Built through textured layers using various paints and tools to scrap back into the paint to reveal the layers beneath.

Inspiration: Inspired by the atmospheric tension between chaos and calm that can be found all around us.

Status: Available from the Yard Gallery

The Weight of Silence evokes a deep atmospheric sense of mystery and introspection. The dominant shades of blue suggest water, depth and emotion. The intense tactile surface quality hints at the erosion of memory over time.