Last Summer Original

My oil paintings explore how we identify with our landscape, particularly holiday locations. Last Summer invites the viewer to contemplate their own summer holidays and how holiday memories may be a construct of the ‘ideal’. 

Last Summer represents a typical New Zealand holiday spot. The pohutukawas, bach and agapanthas are signifiers of summer. The central feature of this artwork is a storm water drain. Commonly seen around coastal areas, storm water drains would not usually be considered ‘beautiful’, but surrounding this drain is lush greenery, overgrown and thriving due to the fresh water the drain provides.

The pooled water creates a lovely olive and golden haze, reflecting the backdrop of dense plant life, creating a tranquil scene.  

Painted with oil paint & oil pastels on canvas. This is the original artwork, measuring 75 x 90 cm with 3.5cm depth. Sides of the canvas are painted a deep blue which compliments the painting.

The artwork comes with an oak floating frame (as pictured). This frame sits away from the stretched canvas, with a 5mm gap, giving the illusion of floating separately from the artwork. For more info contact hello@ejwoodart.co.nz.