


Inside The Maelstrom
This painting captures the raw, unyielding energy of a crashing wave—a moment suspended between chaos and beauty. The swirling blues and whites of the maelstrom envelop the viewer, offering a visceral perspective from within the wave itself. Tangled currents convey disarray, their shapes fractured and unyielding, as if nature itself is tumbling, searching for balance amidst disorder.
The unexpected flash of red—a jarring contrast—evokes questions of vulnerability and consequence. Is it a fleeting glimpse of something organic, caught in the tide's merciless grip? Or perhaps a symbol of life's fragility against the ocean's indifference? The scattered debris, tossed and churned, echoes the wave's narrative of disruption—human presence laid bare against the overwhelming force of the sea.
This piece invites the viewer to embrace the tumult, to feel the disorientation and search for meaning amid the chaos. It reflects on the interplay between human fragility and the fierce, untamed elements that both inspire and humble us.
Postage/freight will be added at ‘Shipping’. You will also be offered the choice to pick up from my home studio or have it personally delivered to you if you live within 50km of Hobart, at no charge.
Size - 60cm x 60cm
Acrylic mixed media on canvas
FRAMED and ready to hang
Inside The Maelstrom
This painting captures the raw, unyielding energy of a crashing wave—a moment suspended between chaos and beauty. The swirling blues and whites of the maelstrom envelop the viewer, offering a visceral perspective from within the wave itself. Tangled currents convey disarray, their shapes fractured and unyielding, as if nature itself is tumbling, searching for balance amidst disorder.
The unexpected flash of red—a jarring contrast—evokes questions of vulnerability and consequence. Is it a fleeting glimpse of something organic, caught in the tide's merciless grip? Or perhaps a symbol of life's fragility against the ocean's indifference? The scattered debris, tossed and churned, echoes the wave's narrative of disruption—human presence laid bare against the overwhelming force of the sea.
This piece invites the viewer to embrace the tumult, to feel the disorientation and search for meaning amid the chaos. It reflects on the interplay between human fragility and the fierce, untamed elements that both inspire and humble us.
Postage/freight will be added at ‘Shipping’. You will also be offered the choice to pick up from my home studio or have it personally delivered to you if you live within 50km of Hobart, at no charge.
Size - 60cm x 60cm
Acrylic mixed media on canvas
FRAMED and ready to hang