ARTIST STATEMENT
In the embrace of the vast skies and the delicate interplay of light and shadow, my work seeks to capture the fleeting moments of tranquility that nature bestows upon us. Each canvas is a pilgrimage to the quiet corners of the earth and the silent recesses of the heart, where the sublime dance of colours reflects the symphony of emotions that resonate within us all.
As an artist, I am drawn to the threshold where day meets night, where the vibrant hues of our world are softened into the tender pastels of dawn or dusk. It is in these gentle transitions that I find the most profound peace — a peace I endeavour to share through my paintings. My brushstrokes are whispers, my palette a tender lullaby of the skies, aiming not to replicate but to interpret and invite
My latest pieces are an exploration of serenity, an invitation to the viewer to pause and connect with the inner stillness that we too often neglect. It is my hope that through my work, one can experience a momentary reprieve from the clamour of daily life and remember the enduring beauty that surrounds us—a beauty that I am eternally grateful to translate onto canvas.
Michelle Purves, 2024
In the embrace of the vast skies and the delicate interplay of light and shadow, my work seeks to capture the fleeting moments of tranquility that nature bestows upon us. Each canvas is a pilgrimage to the quiet corners of the earth and the silent recesses of the heart, where the sublime dance of colours reflects the symphony of emotions that resonate within us all.
As an artist, I am drawn to the threshold where day meets night, where the vibrant hues of our world are softened into the tender pastels of dawn or dusk. It is in these gentle transitions that I find the most profound peace — a peace I endeavour to share through my paintings. My brushstrokes are whispers, my palette a tender lullaby of the skies, aiming not to replicate but to interpret and invite
My latest pieces are an exploration of serenity, an invitation to the viewer to pause and connect with the inner stillness that we too often neglect. It is my hope that through my work, one can experience a momentary reprieve from the clamour of daily life and remember the enduring beauty that surrounds us—a beauty that I am eternally grateful to translate onto canvas.
Michelle Purves, 2024
Celestial Harmony
110cm x 130cm, Oil on Belgian Linen 2024
110cm x 130cm, Oil on Belgian Linen 2024