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Open Window Painting

Alpana Rai

Australia

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 29.9 W x 40.2 H x 1.6 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

"Open Window" is an introspective exploration of the emotional landscapes intertwined with the concept of home. Through this acrylic painting on canvas, I sought to capture the essence of openness, both in physical space and the emotional realms that define our sense of belonging. The title itself, "Open Window," serves as a metaphor for the interconnectedness between the private sanctuary of a home and the expansive world beyond. The artwork presents a central focus on a window, inviting viewers to peer into a space where personal narratives unfold. The color palette in this piece is intentionally subdued, with soft tones that evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection. The dominant hues of muted blues and gentle greens symbolize the calm within the home, while subtle touches of warm earthy tones hint at the comfort and familiarity associated with personal spaces. "Open Window" is not merely a representation of physical space but a visual meditation on the emotional landscape of home. It beckons the viewer to reflect on their own experiences, to consider the significance of the spaces we inhabit, and to recognize the beauty in embracing both the familiar and the unknown. In creating "Open Window," my aim is to spark a dialogue about the delicate balance between security and exploration, the interplay of emotions within the sanctuary of home, and the endless possibilities that lie beyond the open window of our shared human experience. ** Painting is Not Framed ** This is an Original Art By Alpana Rai Arts **Beautiful visible individual brushstrokes providing added texture **This painting is on stretched artist quality canvas with an internal wooden frame **- Gallery finished edges (blackened), so looks great from all sides. It would also look wonderful in a timber floating frame.

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Painting:

Acrylic on Canvas

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

29.9 W x 40.2 H x 1.6 D in

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With a blend of bold, bright and contrasting colours, Alpana Rai’s work, much like her background, is diverse, multi-layered and passionately creative. Immigrating to Melbourne from her native India more than a decade ago, Alpana Rai is a self-taught, abstract landscape artist who was raised under a rich tapestry of cultural influences, with an immense love for painting and artistic expression. As oppose to adopting a rigid, controlled technique, Alpana embraces a highly intuitive, spirited approach, grounded in emotional response. Combining memory and experience, and beginning with a desire to describe a specific situation, she continually seeks unique ways to translate her conceptualised scenescapes onto the canvas. Alpana utilises an expressive, rhythmic sense of movement and flow, whilst merging acrylics with mixed media to construct texture and form. Creating a series of paintings simultaneously with no particular end point in mind, allows each work to develop its own distinctive route and establish its history under more liberating means. Since 2019, Alpana Rai has exhibited extensively across the Melbourne metropolitan area and is a current member of the RedWest Creatives Co-op and the Melbourne and Victorian Artists Inc. In 2021, she gained certifications in Modern Art and Ideas and Post-war Abstract Painting with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. She is represented by The Toowomba Gallery , Queensland. Her work can be viewed online at Art Lovers Australia, Saatchi Arts, Singulart and Bluethumb Gallery.

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