Lava Fields
Lava Fields
canvas code: WE057
style: watercolour, abstraction, impressionistic
work: study, exploratory, sketch
medium: watercolour
canvas: cold pressed cotton by Arches, 300gsm
frame and mount: included, wood, walnut finish, white mount, standard glass, ready to hang
framed dimensions: H278mm W228mm
artwork dimensions: H152mm W203mm - SMALL, approx. A5
signature: signature: signed discreetly in pencil on the front and back of the artwork, with an additional signature on the reverse side of the frame.
certificate: included, hand-signed
created: 2024
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ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This semi-abstract watercolour depicts a panorama of unforgiving elements over a field of hardened, ancient lava. Pale blue mountains peer through thick layers of low cloud, mist and geothermal activity. Below, subtle streaks of white suggest patchy snow or ice melt reflecting daylight. The painting's expressive style and composition capture the raw energy of Iceland’s jagged landscape, shaped by its powerful tectonic forces.
Themes representing the natural elements often feature in my artwork, particularly in abstract pieces that incorporate volcanic rock and pumice. My textures delve into the intricate geology of ocean floors and the inhospitable landscapes of Arctic regions.
The painting is beautifully presented with a grey border and enclosed in a walnut-finish frame, which complements the dark brown and cool tones of the artwork.
Lava fields in Iceland, 2012
Tomasz Schafernaker
Iceland, 2012