Gushing Rivers 80 × 60 cm

"Gushing Rivers" is an artwork designed to capture the dynamic movement and layered beauty of water in motion. The title signifies the powerful, flowing nature of rivers, and my intention was to translate this energy and depth into a tactile, visual experience.

My Creation Process

1. The Inspiration: I was deeply inspired by the visual characteristics of flowing water – the distinct color gradients from the sandy shore to the deep ocean, the way light dances on the surface, and the underlying current that creates texture. The artwork aims to abstract these elements, focusing on the visual rhythm and depth created by layered water bodies.

2. The Color Palette: The palette is carefully chosen to represent the transition and depth of water:

   • The Shoreline: A pale, sandy beige forms the base on the lower left, grounding the composition and representing the edge where land meets water.
   • The Deepest Water: A rich, dark navy blue represents the deepest part of the river or ocean. This band is textured to suggest the churning, powerful depths.
   • Varying Blues: As the "river" flows towards the top right, the blues transition through progressively lighter shades: a vibrant medium blue, a bright aqua, and finally a pale, almost translucent cyan. These lighter blues represent shallower water or the surface catching the light.

3. Building the Texture and Form: The key to "Gushing Rivers" is the significant textural relief, which mimics the movement and surface of water.

   • Textured Bands: I used a dense modeling paste to build up distinct bands of color. Crucially, I applied a detailed, linear texture to most of these bands. This texture, resembling fine parallel lines, evokes the motion of water, the ripples on the surface, and the way currents move. It also creates areas where light and shadow play dramatically, enhancing the sense of depth and movement.
   • Smooth Surface Areas: In contrast to the textured bands, some of the lighter blue sections are kept smooth. This contrast represents the interplay of light on the water's surface – areas where it is calm and reflective, juxtaposed with areas where the current creates visible ripples. These smooth areas also offer a visual respite and highlight the dimensionality of the adjacent textured bands.
   • Wavy, Flowing Lines: The boundaries between the color bands are not straight but are sculpted into gentle, wavy lines. This further reinforces the theme of flow and movement, suggesting the natural, organic path of a river or the edge of waves. The diagonal orientation of these bands guides the viewer's eye across the composition, from the shore to the deepest waters and towards the lighter, brighter surface.

4. Composition and Depth: The artwork is composed diagonally, creating a strong sense of movement from left to right and bottom to top. This diagonal composition, combined with the varying colors and textures, builds a significant sense of depth. The darker, textured bands recede, while the lighter, smoother bands appear closer, simulating the appearance of water layers and the way light penetrates different depths.

5. Presentation: The artwork is presented as a frameless piece, with the textured material extending to the edges of the canvas. This allows the artwork to be perceived as a complete sculptural object, emphasizing its form and materiality. The sides of the canvas are also finished with the colors and textures, creating a seamless, immersive experience. Can be fit inside a floating frame to go with the decor of your home. 

My Artistic Intent

With "Gushing Rivers," my intention is to capture the energy, depth, and tactile beauty of flowing water. I aimed to create an artwork that is both visually dynamic and emotionally resonant, evoking the power and serenity of rivers and the ocean. The use of varied textures and a gradient of blues is crucial to conveying the sense of movement, light, and depth. I want the viewer to feel the flow, to see the dance of light on water, and to experience the immersive quality of this natural element through its abstract representation

Size: 80 × 60 cm

Every piece is handcrafted and one of a kind

Heavy duty frames used for each art piece

Created by local artists in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah