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 artwork in studio 

Large  oil painting Inspired by Gauguin rich colours and nature and flora.  In the process of creating, Julia builds up mosaic of colours until it feels organic . Her goal is to create a deep expression of landscape at an elemental level, simplifying form to direct the gaze into the intensity of paint; its vibrancy and texture so that the viewer starts to feel the painting beyond the simple observation of object. Dark and light shapes of the plants create a statement piece of art . Painting is ready to hang and does not require framing. Sides painted in black . Artwork is finished with varnish.