Size: 30.5 x 40.4 cm (12 x 16 inches)
Medium: Oil on canvas paper (acrylic gesso primed, acid free)
Unframed
Artist: Estelle Buys, signed. 2010
The inspiration for this painting is the art of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). He evolved a non-representational form, which he termed Neo-Plasticism. (White ground upon which was painted a grid of horizontal and vertical black lines and using only the three primary colours. The idea was that no two forms should be the same size, and that there must be a balance of colours across the ground.) I’ve used this principle as basis, adding very simplified objects and using my own colour palette. I wanted to draw the attention to a focal point where the colours are light and the space calm and restful, while the darker beams across the canvas help to obtain perspective and to draw the eye to the focal point. In doing this, painting becomes as much a left brain activity, calculating the size of the blocks and balancing the colours, as well as a right brain activity.
This is an original oil painting. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied with the painting.
A self-taught artist, Estelle has been painting professionally for thirty years. As a painter she strives to grow and develop in her work. To achieve this, she is constantly taking on new challenges regarding style and subject matter. The result is that she is one of South Africa’s most versatile living artists today.
The majority of her paintings are sold on the Internet. She has satisfied customers in South Africa, the U.S.A., England, Scotland, Australia, Belgium and Canada.
Although everything possible has been done to recreate precision in every detail, the image may differ slightly in colour and intensity to the original painting. This painting will cost about R2,500 when sold in a gallery.
Painting will be shipped by Speed Services Couriers and will reach the buyer within 24 hours after payment has been received. Shipping fees: R40 if delivered to the Speed Services counter at your nearest Post Office, or R60 delivered to your physical address.
