Drift II

Gretchen Albrecht, Artist

This is one of the paintings in our collection. It was made in New Zealand in 1976.
See full details

Object Detail


About the Work
Just look at all this sumptuous vibrancy of colour! The composition speaks to me of sheer joy in laying down each glorious shade as if the artist is reaching up to a radiant sunset, a promise of life's breath behind a stormy sky.

April Pearson, a founding member of the Whanganui Potters Society for the July 2020 instalment of the My Choice exhibition series.
Measurements
Image 1815 x 1345mm
Frame 1855 x 1380 x 50mm
Media
acrylic on canvas
Description
Abstract colour field painting. Multi-coloured with washes and bands painted in different colours. At the centre is a large band of blue with a triangular shape within it. At the top is a smaller band of green and yellow. At the bottom is a small band of pinks and burgundy.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased with assistance from the QEII Arts Council, 1978
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
13 Mar 1978

Colours

Share

Nationality:
Accession Number:
1978/1/1

Part of 1 highlight set