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True friends stab you in the front Painting

Ellie Sutton

Australia

Painting, Acrylic on Plexiglass

Size: 36 W x 48 H x 1 D in

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In this poignant contemporary art piece, the artist delves into the complex and emotional territory of the dissolution of a friendship, the turmoil of conflict, and the inevitable drifting apart of once inseparable bonds. Drawing inspiration from Oscar Wilde's timeless quote, "True friends stab you in the front," the composition unfolds against a backdrop of pristine white, symbolising the purity and innocence of the initial connection. The central focus of the artwork is a visual representation of the end of a friendship, rendered in bold and expressive black brushstrokes. Two entangled silhouettes, once inseparable, now stand apart, their forms outlined by jagged and fragmented lines. This striking visual metaphor captures the poignant moment when friends who were once intimately connected find themselves torn asunder. Within the heart of this stark division, a tempestuous sea of turbulent brushstrokes in various shades of grey and yellow symbolises the tumultuous conflicts that have driven a wedge between these once close companions. The expressive, swirling strokes convey the raw emotions, misunderstandings, and disagreements that can ultimately fracture even the strongest bonds. As the eye follows the composition outward from the centre, the brushstrokes gradually dissipate into delicate, wispy lines and fading shades of grey. This transition represents the gradual process of growing apart, the fading echoes of a once vibrant friendship. The ethereal quality of these fading lines symbolises the memories and experiences shared by friends, now distant and fading into the past.

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Painting:Acrylic on Plexiglass

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36 W x 48 H x 1 D in

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www.elliesuttonartist.com Instagram: @ellie_sutton_artist Ellie is an emerging Australian artist raised in the picturesque southern highlands and now residing in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Even as a newcomer to art world, she is already making her mark, having been selected as overall winner and abstract category winner in the 2023 Bluethumb art prize. She has also been selected finalist in multiple prestigious art prizes and hung in exhibitions Australia wide. In her artistic practice, Ellie explores the profound beauty of interconnectedness through intricate patterns composed of flowing lines that seemingly come alive with a sense of movement. Each piece she creates is a visual ode to the shared tapestry of human experiences, an embodiment of the delicate threads that bind us all. The rhythmic dance of lines within her work serves as a metaphor for the ebb and flow of life, encapsulating the dynamic connections that weave through our collective existence. Drawing inspiration from the subtle nuances of our shared humanity, Ellie's art seeks to evoke a sense of unity, inviting viewers to contemplate the universal threads that connect us and celebrate the vibrancy inherent in our interwoven stories. Central to Ellie's artistic vision is a deep reverence for the spiritual realm. Through her art, she seeks to transcend the limitations of the material world, inviting viewers to delve into the ethereal and connect with something greater than themselves. Her free-flowing lines become a conduit for spiritual exploration, guiding the observer on a journey of self-discovery and inner transformation.

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