Sanctuary 6

Original – Acrylics, copper, sand, wax, rust and resin on canvas, mounted and framed in white wood float frame, 34cm x 34cm x 4cm

The Sanctuary works form part of my Vessels Collection – inspired by boatworks in St Ives Harbour.

The term Vessel has the obvious nautical meaning and so you may see a yellow and orange boat with its hull resting on the sand, with decorative markings in teal and white. You may also see a sunset in the Harbour with the glowing coppers, oranges and yellows. But look deeper and you’ll find lines and scratches as though the boat is telling a story of each and every turning tide and trip out to sea.