Judy Backhouse - "Mandala No.11: Interference"

Mandala No.11: Interference
Acrylic on Canvas, US$ 156

Mandala No.11: Interference

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Details

Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on stretched canvas, finished with gloss acrylic varnish

W: 500mm x H: 500mm x D: 13mm
W: 20" x H: 20" x D: 1"

Approx. Weight: 0.5kg

This work is framed (but can be supplied either framed or unframed)

Price

US$ 156

Scale

Reference

M11

About "Mandala No.11: Interference"

In this mandala, the traditional circle is no longer whole, instead we see a number of parts of circles, intersecting and creating interference patterns, like ripples on water. The result is a busy canvas, with a lot going on. Life often feels like this. It's not entirely a bad thing. The interference sets up interesting patterns, like the dramatic star in the centre of the picture, and the busyness is stimulating, fun even.
But it takes effort and concentration to see the patterns, to find the parts of the circles. Each of the corners has a series of quarter circles spreading out from it. I've used high-energy yellow, orange and red in this mandala to reflect the energy that I feel when life is complex, full of projects and I'm enjoying all the activity. The cool blue edges are an attempt to bring some balance, to remind myself of the need to rest.
This mandala has some great shapes and textures in the detail. When life is busy it is filled with moments of beauty, but I am often not able to appreciate them. So Interference is also a bit frustrating, and tiring. There comes a point when I want more peace.

Judy Backhouse

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About Judy

I draw and paint because it gives me joy. I am currently working on a series of portraits. Last year I completed a series of mandalas, exploring an old interest in symmetry. Mandalas are symbols of wholeness and change; as such I find them a particularly good vehicle to explore emotions. A lot of my earlier work was based on dreams.

Price Range

US$ 43-552

Exhibitions

Assemblage Inktober Exhibition, 9th - 11th November 2017, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Mandala Series, 8th - 9th December 2016, Norwood, Johannesburg
New Expressions, 11 February - 3 March 2007, The Art Place, Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg

Education

self-taught

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