The Industrious Shadow

Artist: Carmen Cilliers
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The Industrious Shadow

Acrylic on Canvas 1m x 1m.

This started out as a self portrait, bright and happy like many of my figurative works, but as I continued I was thinking of the concept of authenticity. Suddenly I was squirting charcoal paint over the canvas. My subconscious took over from the conscious. I am so excited about this work. I feel it to be unconventional in regards to my usual style, although I haven’t yet settled on a specific style. This work has inspired me to go on a quest into the realms of the landscapes of the mind and soul and explore the archeypes of humanity.

I feel I am about to embark on an exciting journey.

Enjoy, comment freely and all my thanks as always – Carmen ; )

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The Industrious Shadow belongs to the following groups:

1 In The Beginning - Ancient Practices, Perth, Remodernist Painters, The Healing Journey and WA Red Bubbles

flower68, 2 months ago

way sexy baby!I adore the colours and the little details.I did a similar thing with pastels a few weeks back.Just put whatever was in my head and my heart on the surface.Very liberating!!
flower68, 2 months ago

oh,and I love the little angel.She’d look great on a tee,or a card just on her own :_)
Carmen Cilliers in reply to flower68’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Petal! The angel is the small facet of ourselves that recedes when the shadow speaks, after dialogueing with this work I feel that my shadow is both industrious and a bit of a trickster/rogue. Thanks for your comment : )
Robin Monroe, 2 months ago

Truly exciting and it looks as if you are on your way to wonderful journey. This is brilliant. Love it:)
Carmen Cilliers in reply to Robin Monroe’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Robin… well if that journey is to beginning i need to “pull finger” and go get some more paint at Jacksons… I never use white, now suddenly I need tons of it! Actually sod it, maybe I’ll just use house paint!
Robin Monroe, 2 months ago

LOL…You go girl:)
Damien Venditti, 2 months ago

you’re really mixing it up these days Carmen, great results too
the unknown journey to me is sometimes more interesting than focusing on a particular style
the consistent quality of your work and your adventurous artist spirit is an inspiration
Carmen Cilliers in reply to Damien Venditti’s comment, 2 months ago

“the consistent quality of your work and your adventurous artist spirit is an inspiration” – Thank You Damo : ) that’s a lovely thing to say friend.
Ariane, 2 months ago

Very interesting – balanced – great colours – exciting – well done Carmen.
Stephen Maxwell, 2 months ago

Great image Carmen, I like the little details and ‘graffiti’; details which really add to the overall result.
Lucindawind, 2 months ago

awesome!! you are a fantastic painter
Carmen Cilliers in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks for taking the time to check it out Lu – much appreciated babe : )
kafka, 2 months ago

Hey Carmen – very, very special work! – this has all the hallmarks of your previous work but has also a much deeper and more ‘serious’ level which marks it out as the work of a painter who is really getting to realise something about themselves as an artist – no wonder you are excited about it, it is a fabulous painting and could be the first of the ones that make you famous!
I have so enjoyed watching your work develop over the past (is it really nine months since we joined?!) I just knew that one day you were going to come up with a serious contender…......and here it is !!!..............x and congratulations
Heloisa Castro, 2 months ago

EXCELLENT ACRYLIC!!!!
Azzurra, 2 months ago

lovin ur work.awesome xx
Carmen Cilliers in reply to kafka’s comment, 2 months ago

I am excited about it and a bit nervous too in a way because I am not sure how I am going to develop the concept without it looking forced or contrived. Sometimes we have these brain waves but put too much pressure on ourselves. I think I can see a couple of genres happening and need to just let them keep unfolding.
I really appreciate your comments…your encouragement and your input – and surely it hasn’t been 9 months! Bloody hell?
Carmen Cilliers in reply to Heloisa Castro’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you!!!
Carmen Cilliers in reply to Azzurra’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you – i notice you have been hit with the talent stick yourself! ; ) – awsome clothing range you have there!
karolina, 2 months ago

it’s beautiful!
Makeba Kedem-D..., about 1 month ago

Very nice Carmen! Peace…
Cathie Brooker, about 1 month ago

wonderful portrait. Love the cool colours. The shapes & earings remind me of African art
Shannon Paskaruk, about 1 month ago

I love this!!!
Seth Weaver, 22 days ago

Very powerful abstract expressionist work Carmen. Great dramatic colors!
Watertoy, 15 days ago

You are very creative – I love your work.