Beautiful Scrubland #9 | Nat Ward
Beautiful Scrubland #9 reveals the intricate and unexpected beauty of the Australian bushland, where light and shadow dance across the disparate forms of native flora. At this grand scale, twisting branches, scattered leaves, and delicate grasses coalesce into patterns that are simultaneously fragile and resilient.
Executed in oil and cold wax on canvas, the work utilizes layers of texture and subtle color shifts to evoke the quiet rhythms of the landscape. Vibrant highlights emerge from muted tones, drawing attention to the peculiar and whimsical aspects of the scrubland that often go unnoticed. This painting is a celebration of diversity and complexity, inviting a careful, immersive observation of the small details that speak to the enduring strength of the natural world.
Oil and wax on canvas framed 165cm x 125cm
Artist Note
Standing before this expansive canvas, let your eye follow the vibrant highlights as they move through the muted tones. This work is designed to be an immersive experience, revealing new complexities and 'whimsical' details the longer you stay with it.