Ras Persy (viewed
in medium sunlight, showing the irridescent
colours)
| Title: |
Ras Persy |
| Medium: |
Acrylic
paint on board |
| Dimensions: |
24 x 19
inches (A2) |
| Date: |
May 2007 |
| Comments: |
I was
captivated by the depth and intensity of
the gaze, and fascinated by the shadows
that play across the contours of the face
and help to define the features, which
reminded me of my previous painting, "Tiger's Eye"
(Hilary Swank).
After finishing this painting, I was
particularly struck by its appearance in
different lighting conditions (compare
the thumbnails below). I noticed that, in
strong direct sunlight, the irridescent
colours suggest an image of the sun
emerging from behind cloud cover in the
middle of the forehead. This effect was
unintentional, but adds another dimension
in my own perception of the painting. |
Click
the thumbnails below to view the same painting in
(a) diffused lighting or (b) very strong direct
sunlight:
(a) diffused (normal) lighting |
|
(b) strong direct sunlight |
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