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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 27.6x19.7in
About this artwork
According to the dictionary, alchemy is defined as a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life. The painting was created by applying layers of gold and blue acrylic paint with a top layer of an opaque beige. The forms moving across the canvas are reminiscent of botanical…
plants and naturalistic shapes. “Alchemy” is part of Robin Ballard’s “Elements” series where she explores ways to visually interpret chemical elements, and naturally occurring phenomena. It is stretched on a frame and is easy to hang.
Robin Ballard
Switzerland
Credentials
- Experienced Artist
- Solo shows participant
- Works on commission
« My art is associative. It’s how I interpret the world around me. »
Robin Ballard is an exciting Swiss painter who has exhibited her work nationally. In her paintings, she primarily reflects on contemporary issues such as migration, the rise of China and global dependency on crude oil, seeking not to impose any particular stance but rather to provoke thought and introspection. Ballard additionally enjoys the play between abstract and realistic representation, expertly navigating both to compose a body of work that showcases impressive diversity across a range of styles, subjects and forms.