NARELLE GIBBS
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Narelle Gibbs' work is deeply influenced by her connection to nature, inspired by the natural beauty, shifting light, and atmosphere of the surrounding landscape. Drawing from both the tranquility of oceans and the serenity of trees and foliage, she explores nature's contrasts through vibrant colour and textured layers, aiming to evoke a sense of immersion and connection to these environments. Each piece reflects the profound calm and energy Narelle experiences in the natural world, inviting viewers to engage with the landscapes that inspire her.
Into the Storm
Oil and cold wax on canvas. Framed in a white wood floating frame.
150 x 120 cm
$3600
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Moody and immersive, Into the Storm captures the raw beauty and quiet tension of an approaching weather front. Layers of expressive brushwork and subtle tonal shifts evoke a seascape enveloped by heavy clouds and diffused light. Hints of pale pink and deep blue emerge through the mist, suggesting a fleeting moment of calm before the storm.
Shadows of a Storm
Oil and cold wax on wood panel. Framed in a white wood floating frame.
120 x 91 cm
$2750
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This painting is inspired by the dramatic tension and energy that builds before a storm breaks, watching the clouds build at the start of a rainstorm over the ocean.
A Deeper Blue
Acrylic and charcoal on canvas. Framed in Tasmanian Oak.
120 x 91 cm
$2750
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Inspired by the fragility and strength of papery hydrangea heads holding strong through the winter snow.