Mortlake

About this work

I used the common misconception that the title derives from the Latin, mortuus lacus ('Dead Lake') dating back to the Black Death. Despite this somewhat dark interpretation, the work has a far lighter contemplative mood and an air of haunting mystique. Using acrylics, fibres, and collage, the painting features a 3-dimensional and highly tactile application. The main idea was to create an impression of a reflection over a still or stagnant stretch of water within a slightly overcast area of wooded heathland in early autumn.

About the artist

Maureen Grayson is a London based abstract artist and sculptor working in mixed media. Her Award Winning nature and environmental inspired works include The Women In Art Prize, London Invitational, and ING Discerning Eye.

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