1.2m x 1m acrylic and mixed media on linen canvas
Artist Statement
Using exaggerated stylization faces appear like masks or totem to create a portrait of island life.
Karen and her husband are keen sailors and spend winter months enjoying the magnificent unspoilt landscapes of tropical Queensland onboard their boat Island Girl.
“At the moment I’m focussed on how we live by the sea. I’m constantly inspired by the wild places such as K’Gari, Pearl Bay and the mangrove creeks; favourite anchorages and islands we visit on our boat. In Australia you don’t have to travel far before you find yourself in a totally inaccessible wilderness.”
“The close proximity to water; somehow makes you happier, feel more connected and be the best you can be at whatever you do.”