Caught in the Wave

An original seascape painted in my studio by the sea in Brighton.
 
From the PAUSE collection, celebrating the sense of calm and gratitude we can feel when we remind ourselves to slow down and watch the waves. 
 
This piece also features a tangle of fishing nets that were recently found on Brighton beach. The fraying ropes protrude from the painting - they float in the water, about to be caught up in the rising wave and then further tangled in the splash. It's estimated that over 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every year, including abandoned fishing nets that can dangerously entangle marine life and break down into harmful microplastics. The juxtaposition between a painting that celebrates beautiful details of the sea, with the striking presence of the fraying rope is a reminder of the urgent need to protect our oceans from plastic pollution. 
 
Acrylic on canvas with discarded fishing rope. 
 
100 x 100 cm.
 
The painting wraps around the edges so it is ready to hang.
 
One tree will be planted on your behalf.
 
You are welcome to pay in installments if you would prefer, please contact me to arrange.
 
* This large painting is COLLECTION ONLY. Collection from Brighton and Hove, or local Sussex delivery may be possible depending on your location. You are also welcome to arrange your own courier at your own cost. Please contact me to discuss options.*