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 ; )
(PLEASE VIEW LARGER VERSION… ENJOY THE SYMBOLS & INTERPRET AT YOUR LEISURE)
The Industrious Shadow belongs to the following groups:
Behind the Mask, Fine Arts, Perth, Remodernist Painters' Group, South Africa - Rainbow Nation and ♫.•°°African Art At heART°°•.♫ - 3/day - NO photography/digital artworks Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
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
oh,and I love the little angel.She’d look great on a tee,or a card just on her own :_)
Carmen 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
Truly exciting and it looks as if you are on your way to wonderful journey. This is brilliant. Love it:)
Carmen 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
LOL…You go girl:)
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
Carmen 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
Very interesting – balanced – great colours – exciting – well done Carmen.
Stephen Maxwell
Great image Carmen, I like the little details and ‘graffiti’; details which really add to the overall result.
Lucindawind
awesome!! you are a fantastic painter
Carmen Cilliers replied
Thanks for taking the time to check it out Lu – much appreciated babe : )
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
Carmen 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
EXCELLENT ACRYLIC!!!!
Carmen Cilliers replied
Thank you!!!
Azzurra
lovin ur work.awesome xx
Carmen Cilliers replied
Thank you – i notice you have been hit with the talent stick yourself! ; ) – awsome clothing range you have there!
karolina
it’s beautiful!
Makeba Kedem-D...
Very nice Carmen! Peace…
Cathie Brooker
wonderful portrait. Love the cool colours. The shapes & earings remind me of African art
screamqueen
I love this!!!
Seth Weaver
Very powerful abstract expressionist work Carmen. Great dramatic colors!
Watertoy
You are very creative – I love your work.
Roy Wilkins
LOVE the colours,great work in your collection,
Roy Wilkins
LOVE the colours , love your work.