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Afternoon Light

John Ward, 2004

Categories

  • Painting

Artist

John Ward

Medium

Acrylic on canvas

Classification

Painting

Dimensions

112 x 101.5 cm

More Information

John Ward transforms the ubiquitous leaf form into a vibrant and monumental study of colour and light. Fascinated by its biomorphic and infinite formations, Ward’s subject matter reflects a departure from Realism, which he calls, “entering nature.” His magnified perspective and energetic tonality elevates the minute details of the natural world to an otherworldly dimension. Like topographic maps or cosmic imagery, the leaf segment in Afternoon Light is both a totality and fragment, a universe and microcosm in one.