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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 29.9x24in
About this artwork
In crafting this piece, I delved deep into the serene and cooling essence of blue hydrangeas. Painting in acrylic allowed me to layer and blend the vibrant yet soothing shades, echoing their natural depth and tranquility. This work is a tribute to the quiet beauty of nature's blossoms, aiming to… convey a sense of calm and introspection. When hung in your home, it will bring a wave of peace and a gentle reminder of the quiet, beautiful complexities of the natural world.
Richard Higham
New Zealand
Credentials
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Working primarily on large-scale canvas, Higham draws inspiration from coastal vegetation, cultivated gardens, native flora and the shifting light of the New Zealand environment. His paintings balance observation with painterly interpretation, using layered acrylic surfaces, expressive mark-making and heightened colour to create works that are both immersive and contemplative.
Rather than documenting specific locations, the paintings evoke remembered experiences of place — the density of foliage, reflected light, seasonal change and the emotional resonance of natural environments.
After many years of sustained studio practice, Higham’s work reflects an ongoing engagement with the relationship between landscape, memory and atmosphere within contemporary New Zealand painting.