The Industrious Shadow

Cilliers

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.

Sold to a collector in Texas.

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

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The Industrious Shadow belongs to the following groups:

African Art and Photography, Behind the Mask, Fine Arts, Perth, Remodernist Painters' Group, South Africa - Rainbow Nation, The Healing Journey and ♫.•°°African Art At heART°°•.♫ Available for sale as

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The Industrious Shadow by Cilliers
The Industrious Shadow by Cilliers
  • flower68

    flower68

    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

    flower68

    oh,and I love the little angel.She’d look great on a tee,or a card just on her own :_)

  • Cilliers replied

    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 : )

  • RMonroe

    RMonroe

    Truly exciting and it looks as if you are on your way to wonderful journey. This is brilliant. Love it:)

  • Cilliers replied

    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!

  • RMonroe

    RMonroe

    LOL…You go girl:)

  • Damien Venditti

    Damien Venditti

    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

  • Cilliers replied

    “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

    Ariane

    Very interesting – balanced – great colours – exciting – well done Carmen.

  • Stephen Maxwell

    Stephen Maxwell

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

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awesome!! you are a fantastic painter

  • Cilliers replied

    Thanks for taking the time to check it out Lu – much appreciated babe : )

  • kafka

    kafka

    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

  • Cilliers replied

    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?

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    EXCELLENT ACRYLIC!!!!

  • Cilliers replied

    Thank you!!!

  • Azzurra

    Azzurra

    lovin ur work.awesome xx

  • Cilliers replied

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

  • karolina

    karolina

    it’s beautiful!

  • Makeba Kedem-DuBose

    Makeba Kedem-D...

    Very nice Carmen! Peace…

  • Cathie Brooker

    Cathie Brooker

    wonderful portrait. Love the cool colours. The shapes & earings remind me of African art

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    I love this!!!

  • Seth Weaver

    Seth Weaver

    Very powerful abstract expressionist work Carmen. Great dramatic colors!

  • Watertoy

    Watertoy

    You are very creative – I love your work.

  • Roy Wilkins

    Roy Wilkins

    LOVE the colours,great work in your collection,

  • Roy Wilkins

    Roy Wilkins

    LOVE the colours , love your work.

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