Salt: Australia series #4
Out West the land is being eaten by salt.
As the trees and bush are cleared the water level rises and the salt comes to the surface, poisoning the water and land. The trees that are left struggle on but most of them will die, except those lucky enough to be high on the ridges and hills.
But the saltlands also have a deadly beauty; where it has settled, it becomes a deep, almost luminous pink…where it flows, it becomes a gigantic serpent slithering across the ancient landscape, swallowing everything in its path, depositing even more poison along its flanks.
Yet it is still my country.
Still part of my soul.
It reminds me what we are doing to Earth.
It is not good.
60×60cm
Acrylic, charcoal and ink on stretched canvas
Original for sale to good home with kittens :)
Salt: Australia series #4 belongs to the following groups:
Abstract Realism, Acrylic Painting, Descriptions, Paintings From Beginners, Shameless Self-Promotion and WA Red Bubbles Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Kelly Humphries
It is incredible how we can be poisoning the Earth and yet creating such beauty at the same time! It just isn’t right. But you have created a fab piece! :D
Kim Grace
I think this is my favorite of the series so far…Salt is natural, we have just allowed it to be in a place we don’t want it to be in, hon :)
xxfaithxx
the series as a whole is wonderful…cant wait for the rest.
Kim Grace replied
Bloody hell, can i take a breather first LOL?
Shelly Hiebert
This is just so pleasing to look at Kim. I am really enjoying your work :)
Kim Grace replied
I am glad :) I am enjoying doing it too
Janis Zroback
Really interesting illustration of the story…keeps you mesmerized…
Kim Grace replied
Snakes do that :)
Rochelle Boardman
Great series, love the writing, reminds me of flying over australia and the diverse scenery =>
Kim Grace replied
That is what sparked the idea, flying east to west…
Trevor Needham
Superb, Kim! I’ve taken photos of salt lakes in WA from the air and this reminds me of them. The salt lakes are natural though (or at least some of them are!), whereas you are rightly lamenting the damage that we humans have done. I completely agree with the sentiments you have expressed here.
Kim Grace
It is beautiful tho, i agree with you, it is natural :)
Pamela B
You do have such a way with words, and your work is so inspiring! Great job;)
Kim Grace replied
Ta very much, Pam =)
Cora Wandel
Your hosts,
Anne-Marie & Cora
avalyn
congratulations on the feature…....I very much like all of the stories around salt, being originally used as ‘money’........like the freedom of your piece….i have a salt piece on my site too!
Kim Grace replied
I saw yours, it is wonderful, especially that rough finish and texture, i love all your art
xxfaithxx
WOHOOOOOOOOO KIM….congrats on ur feature sweet… enjoy ur bush on tuesday xx
Kim Grace replied
Snake and echidna city here i come LOL
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xxfaithxx
and THATS why i dont come with you lol
Kim Grace
Good bloody choice :)
Lois Bryan
extraordinary image …. tragic but breathtaking!!! It looks like a delicious pattern on silk that would be loved in India … brilliant color, sensuous design. Forgive me for asking such a stupid question, but this image was taken from an airplane or helicopter? From above?? It is gorgeous … and I congratulate you on your wonderful Feature in Image Writing!!!
Kim Grace replied
Neither, Lois, taken from my head after traveling through this country a few times :) Many thanks for your kind comments :)
amarica
Well done Kim!! Congratulations on being featured in the in the Image Writing group!!!
Kim Grace replied
Thanks amarica, i appreciate it :)
Lois Bryan
Oh, Kim!!! For heaven’s sakes … how dopey am I??! You did such a fabulous job, and mesmerized me so completely, I didn’t even THINK to glance over and see your notation about your use of acrylics and so forth!!! Makes your work even more glorious!!!!
Kim Grace replied
Then i am even MORE pleased you like it LOL
Bob Abrahams
Hi KIm
This is great painting
Kim Grace
Thanks Bob, means a lot from you mate
PERUGINA
This has to be my favourite of this stunning series of paintings called Australia Series Congratulations.
Kim Grace replied
It is mine to so far…always a pleasure to hear from you, perugina, hope the weather in the mountains is being kind to you :)
PERUGINA
The mountains are a case of the colder the better…i visit them as often as i can!
Thank you…Your series is wonderful and i hope to see you add to them.
linda858100
STUNNING.
Kim Grace replied
:) Thank you
genevievem
beautiful work and great message!
Kim Grace replied
thank you, mon cherie
Kim Grace
Many thanks to Outsiders for featuring this one:)
Virginia McGowan
brilliant art every one on your site ! best ever, better tan a few big names I could name but ….....
Kim Grace replied
Well you are so kind, ginny, made my day :)
Denis Dalby
A great abstract inspired by envorimental change. The lines remond me of some David Hockney’s pool paintings. By the way… Kelly sent me!
Kim Grace replied
Cheers mate, I appreciate the comment and the rebound from Kell :)