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Spring Exhibition
A fresh abundance of top talent & outstanding art, 12 April - 12 May 2024

Spring Exhibition: A fresh abundance of top talent & outstanding art

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Ian Rawnsley

Spray Salt Whitewater
Oil on board
Framed Size: 37 x 37 cm
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Ian Rawnsley's 'Spray Salt Whitewater' captures the raw, elemental power of coastal waters with remarkable intensity. This oil on board painting employs a dynamic palette of steely blues, whites, and...
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Ian Rawnsley's "Spray Salt Whitewater" captures the raw, elemental power of coastal waters with remarkable intensity. This oil on board painting employs a dynamic palette of steely blues, whites, and earthy browns to evoke the tumultuous meeting of sea and shore. Rawnsley's expressive, almost abstract technique creates a textural feast—thick impasto strokes suggest the frothy violence of breaking waves, while delicate splatters mimic salt spray caught in wind. The composition masterfully balances the chaotic energy of the foreground waters against the vast, atmospheric sky, creating a sense of both immediacy and timelessness that pulls the viewer into this fleeting moment of natural drama.

The Coastal Experience
Hanging on a wall, this compact yet powerful work (37 x 37 cm framed) creates a window to Scotland's dramatic coastline, bringing the invigorating sensation of sea air and breaking waves into interior spaces. The painting's textural qualities reward viewing from different distances—from across a room it reads as a cohesive seascape, while closer inspection reveals the intricate dance of brushwork and palette knife techniques that build its surface. "Spray Salt Whitewater" exemplifies contemporary Scottish landscape painting's ability to move beyond mere representation to capture the emotional experience of place, making it an evocative addition to any collection that values the powerful connection between art and environment.
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