Title: Remote Canopy
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 24 inches x 24 inches
Sale Price: $2,600 USD
Edition Type: Unique, 1 of 1
Series: Sow
Remote Canopy by Gina Keatley evokes a sense of distant, layered growth through the interplay of deep oranges and vibrant pinks. The splattered white textures and streaked layers give the impression of light breaking through a dense, atmospheric veil, as though the viewer is gazing upward through a canopy of distant leaves or abstracted forms. The bursts of bright white and pink across the canvas create a stark contrast against the rich orange background, adding depth and motion.
The layered, sweeping motions within the composition suggest both motion and stillness, as if caught in the quiet yet ever-present energy of a distant, natural world. The scattered textures are like fragments of light, interrupted by organic, flowing strokes. This balance between the hard splashes of color and softer motions brings a subtle tension to the piece, hinting at both the chaos and calm of nature.
Keatley’s use of vivid colors in Remote Canopy gives the work a sense of warmth, while the textural complexity invites close examination. This piece captures the essence of distance and hidden motion, making it a delicate reflection on the power of subtle, unseen forces.