James Lai | Traversing Hill End | SOLD
Traversing Hill End| 2021
Acrylic on canvas
73 x 103 cm
signed lower right
Housed in a Tasmanian Oak box frame
SOLD
This series of cloudscape works is about seeing the sky and its atmospheric elements in different way. A low horizon line and an expansive sky creates space for the artist to explore with abstracted clouds and mark making. Every cloud is different and has its own character and charm, a reflection on society. The sky is fully charged with energy, dynamic movement and the clouds always seem to be hurrying somewhere.
James Lai | November 2021
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)
