Annabel Lapsys | Velvet Dusk

'Curved Pathways' - A journey beyond the archways, bringing memories to life through exploration in colour and texture.

Annabel Lapsys bio:
I have had a love of art from an early age and ever since I have experimented with all things creative.  I am inspired by architecture and travel and find that it is often the obscure design details I notice in everyday life that fuels my imagination.

My early work possessed a mid-century modern feel and I was significantly influenced by the colour and design of this era.  Later, I started experimenting with a more vibrant colour palette and complex design which I thoroughly enjoyed.

However, before long I felt the need to pull back and started exploring a more subdued approach. By arranging organic shapes strategically over the canvas, I hoped to encourage the viewer to appreciate both the overall design as well as the areas of empty space.

I enjoy placing varying shades of one colour alongside contrasting and sometimes unexpected colour combinations.  I am fascinated by the way different outcomes can be created, depending on where one colour is situated to another.

Upon completion of each of my paintings, it is my desire that I have created something that will instil in the beholder a sense of calm and serenity.

For my most recent work, I am focusing on portraying experiences from my extensive European travel, whether it be the representation of an architectural style or merely conveying a memory.  I am currently in the process of developing this style further.

My signature abstract forms are now starting to converge with real-world imagery, which is my first foray into the concept of bridging the gap between the imagined and the observed.  I am currently in the process of developing this style further.

Details:
64 x 54cm
Acrylic on canvas
Framed in Tasmanian Oak

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