Art in the Spotlight #3

‘GROUND FLOOR’ diptych

‘Ground Floor -1’ by Shirley Williams ©

‘Ground Floor -2’ by Shirley Williams ©

These two paintings are called “Ground Floor 1 & 2”
and each measures 6 feet wide by 3 feet high. As a pair, or diptych they cover 6 square feet.

They’re a bit like fraternal twins.
They don’t need to be together to stand out. They’re similar enough to create a WOW factor alone, or as a pair.

I alway love to create my paintings so they can be hung in any direction. For me it offers the chance for others to react to my paintings in a personal way.

Depending on your own preference and the wall space, they can be installed alone, together, vertically, horizontally or any direction.

How’s that for versatility!

‘Ground Floor’ diptych shown installed horizontally

Their title ‘GROUND FLOOR’ refers to my inspiration of the worn colors and patterns of an old linoleum floor from the 1940’s or 50’s.

These two paintings are part of my ‘Exploring Space’ series. You might remember, this series delves into the concept of physical space on the canvas, and metaphorical space in our lives.

Watch the Video below to get the whole story and see the old floor patterns that inspired me.

The four detail shots below, give you a closer peek at the intricate collage, paint and drawn layers of colour and texture in this series.

I use only professional quality paint and materials that are 100% archival to create my art.Every painting is finished with special acrylic varnish to protect it from dust and UV light.

This professional grade varnish means hanging near a window is totally ok!

Below you see me sanding and scraping the painting surface. This process reveals the colors and textures beneath the surface.

The multiple layers of hand-painted paper collage and acrylic paint create a sensuous effect that becomes more fascinating the closer you look.