James Lai | Near Bathurst | SOLD
Near Bathurst | 2020
James Lai
105 x 135 cm
Acrylic on canvas
Tasmanian Oak box frame
2020 Paddington Art Prize Finalist
Rolling hills and lush green landscape basking the late afternoon sun near Bathurst. The intent of the work is to showcase the beauty of the hills and surrounding flora using an inventive style to draw out the nuances of the landscape and movements within.
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BIO
James Lai
Sydney-based landscape painter, James Lai creates contemporary semi abstract landscape works using his distinctive inventive and primitive style.
"Inspired by the multi-faceted Australian landscape, from its majestic mountain ranges and valleys to the rugged rural country, I find a constant urge to portray nature in its raw beauty and with its sense of freedom with paint. Painting in a semi abstract style allows me to express my interpretation of the unique elements and nuances that can be found in every landscape scene. My works are created with a strong focus on vision, the process of abstraction, colour palette and striking a fine balance between technical and emotion."
Recent Achievements:
Finalist - Gosford Art Prize (2020)
Finalist - Little Things Art Prize (2020)
Finalist - SBS Landscape Prize (2020)
Finalist - Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award (2020)
Finalist - The Alice Prize (2020)
Finalist - Paddington Art Prize (2019)
Finalist - Hornsby Art Prize (2019)
Finalist - Blacktown City Art Prize (2019)
Finalist - Hawkesbury Art Prize (2019)
