Eira Chidgey
Newcastle Ocean Baths , 2024
Acrylic, fabric and oil stick on canvas
Height 33 cm x Width 43 cm
Artwork is framed and ready to hang & comes with certificate of authenticity
Newcastle Ocean Baths is a celebration of an historical recreational facility in the heart of Newcastle NSW, Eira's home since emigrating from the UK. It is also a reflection on the joy of ocean bath swimming and this family friendly, quintessential Australian pastime.
Artist Bio: Inspired by daily life and lived experiences, Eira responds to the world around her by building colour, shape and surface texture meditatively and intuitively; ambiguous marks allow the viewer freedom for their own interpretation based on personal experience, while partially submerged forms within the many layers hint at the artists subconscious thoughts and experiences. Eira's approach to mark making is experimental and playful, resulting in energetic and lighthearted works that seek to generate an appreciation for everyday life and simple pleasures.