Seth Birchall
Gum copse II 2024
oil on canvas
Courtesy of the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf, Melbourne
Artist statement:
My paintings conjure meditative worlds that pulse with colour and life. My fictitious landscapes—composed from found photographs as well as sketches and memories of Australia and Bali—reflect a biophilic urge to connect with other life forms in nature. Drawing inspiration from a wealth of rich and unexpected sources, including romantic notions of landscape throughout art history, my work offers a contemporary twist on the gestural brushwork, moody light, and colour play of Expressionism and Impressionism.