Umhlanga Seafront Painting

I look in particular at the architecture surrounding watery spaces, as well as the imagery created from the moving water and reflections. I use a bright colour palette to accentuate the climactic perspective, the light and shadows of different environments. Here, I wanted to express the vibrant and explosive seafront in Umhlanga, Durban. From afar the precision of the imagery creates the impression of a printed effect, but up close the intricate layers of acrylic are revealed which uncover the numerous brushstrokes. I want to create a contrast between the harsh geometric forms and the texture created by the brush marks on the canvas. I purposely apply the acrylic in this way to leave a humanistic mark and to create intimacy between the viewer and the painting.