The timed auction ends Thursday June 25th at 8:00pm. Whoever holds the highest bid at the auction closing time wins.
Fiona Reeve
The King of Polkadot Peak., 2026
acrylic, charcoal and pastel
Height 120 cm x Width 50 cm
Artwork is stretched and ready to hang & comes with a certificate of authenticity
Starting Bid: $800
The King of Polkadot Peak explores the tension between structure and spontaneity through layered marks, earthy tones, and playful geometry. A loosely formed figure emerges from the composition, suggested rather than defined inviting viewers to interpret a face, a crown, or even a quiet presence within the chaos. The palette of ochre, olive green, black, and muted red creates a grounded, organic atmosphere, while contrasting textures thick brushstrokes, scratched lines, and gestural marks bring movement and depth. Repeating circular motifs and linear patterns add rhythm. Balancing intuition with control, my work sits between abstraction and figuration. It rewards slow looking, revealing new relationships and hidden forms over time. Ideal for collectors drawn to expressive, contemporary works that carry both energy and quiet introspection. Elements of tribal symbolism, street art spontaneity, and mid century abstraction inform my visual language, alongside a focus on texture and materiality. The interplay of geometric shapes and gestural marks is inspired by the idea of creating a personal visual vocabulary that feels both ancient and contemporary at the same time.
Artist Bio: Driven by an intuitive abstract expressionist approach, Fiona Reeve trusts her instincts implicitly, letting marks organically lead to marks across textiles, printmaking, and mixed media. Grounded in over 30 years of creation and shaped by years of global travel, her work translates inspiration from around the world into a rich visual language of shape, line, texture, and colour.