Vapour Trails

By Barry Hammond

Oil on canvas

20 cm x 20 cm x 4 cm

Price on request

Meaning and visual impact:

An abstract form suspended in space slowly deteriorating. This work was an exercise in abstract form and colours to make an esoteric statement about the sad plight of humanity - just kidding - no meaning whatsoever of course.

Technical aspects:

A small 20 cm canvas with some material used to create a raised orb type object physically from the surface which gives some contrast and three dimensionality to a normal flat plain painting surface. A lot of glaze medium used which makes the work shiny in direct light. Better to avoid direct bright light to display this one as it is quite reflective.

The work stands up on its own and can easily sit on a mantel or shelf. The canvas sides are painted the same colour as the front and not black or white as I normally do.