The architectural features of my inner-city back lanes make interesting and unique compositions. There is a vibrancy in the ordinariness of everyday scenes, and the added street grunge of graffiti along with heritage buildings, wall murals and weathered walls makes this an exciting environment.
The laneways are alive with beautiful trees, garbage bins, power poles and federation facades. I wanted to show the energy and vibrancy of this diverse neighbourhood, a place that I am very familiar with, and comfortable in. Flat areas of fluorescent colour help add intensity and embody the lively spirit of this place. This also adds a street style edginess that is distinctive to the area.
My background in abstract painting is brought into a more representational style with these works. I use strong gestural sweeps of colour and shape to suggest movement and vitality. There is a build up of texture that suggests strength in the structures. Back lanes do not have many cars, and offer an inverted V shaped perspective. This triangular arrangement, looking towards the horizon, gives the work depth and distance. – Jude Hotchkiss
Wayilwan Country
$2,900 Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 91 x 127cm
House of Sticks
$6,200 Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 168 x 137cm
Tangled
$6,200 Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 168 x 137cm
Pink Cemetery
$3,300 Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 137 x 122cm
Wood and Stone
$3,300 Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 137 x 122cm
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