Deep Water
Artwork
Matte varnished archival pencil on wood board
Framed in Black
103 cm (H) x 103 cm (W)
+ About This Artwork
Intricately hand drawn using archival lightfast colour pencils on premium wood board. Sealed with multiple layers of professional matt varnish to protect the individual pencil markings and natural wood grain.
+ Artist Statement
I embrace techniques that bring handcrafted qualities and textural surfaces to my colourful geometric designs. I want people to feel the human connection with the pieces. Combining textiles or plush yarns on linen backgrounds creates tactile artworks full of warmth and texture. To contrast that art with a flatter medium, I began working with coloured pencils, honing a technique to achieve vivid colour. I use museum-quality pencils on wood board to build vibrant layers, which are softened and enriched by the timber grain and the lines of each individual pencil stroke. The repetition required by these techniques is part of my art process; I find them a truly calming experience to create.
+ About The Artist
Julie Gilroy is an abstract artist, who is driven by a bold love of colour and form, exploring both textile and coloured pencil mediums. Originally from England, she is now based in Brisbane, Australia.
Julie studied design at Buckinghamshire Art College, discovering her affinity for textiles and knitwear, and began a career as a fashion designer for major brands around the globe. She has since grown her art practice through numerous private commissions and exhibited in both group and solo shows.
Her abstract work centres around the exploration of life’s paths, experiences, and support structures. Colourful, graphic shapes and spaces symbolise the forces, layers, and complexity of our lives.
Pursuing her passion for pattern and texture, Julie has developed techniques across various mediums.
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