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The Sacred Yes, Simpsons Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges, 2024, oil on board, framed diptych 30 x 80 cm

$1,800.00

The Sacred Yes was developed en plein air at Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Painted in the early morning, the work responds to the rapid shift of light across the cliff faces, where direct sunlight intensifies the colour of the rocks while casting cool shadows through the gorge.

The composition is structured around the vertical rock formations and the horizontal spread of the riverbed, with ghost gums positioned in the foreground to establish scale and spatial depth. The contrast between illuminated rock surfaces and shadowed passages creates a dynamic interplay of warm and cool tonal relationships.

Executed in oil with swift, responsive brushwork, the painting registers the changing conditions of light and atmosphere over a compressed period of time. The diptych format extends the lateral movement of the gorge, allowing the composition to unfold across two panels.

Medium: Oil on plywood panels, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Simpsons Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Gorge formation with ghost gums
Colour palette: Cadmium orange, crimson, burnt umber, ultramarine, cobalt blue, red gold, burnt sienna, magenta

The Sacred Yes was developed en plein air at Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Painted in the early morning, the work responds to the rapid shift of light across the cliff faces, where direct sunlight intensifies the colour of the rocks while casting cool shadows through the gorge.

The composition is structured around the vertical rock formations and the horizontal spread of the riverbed, with ghost gums positioned in the foreground to establish scale and spatial depth. The contrast between illuminated rock surfaces and shadowed passages creates a dynamic interplay of warm and cool tonal relationships.

Executed in oil with swift, responsive brushwork, the painting registers the changing conditions of light and atmosphere over a compressed period of time. The diptych format extends the lateral movement of the gorge, allowing the composition to unfold across two panels.

Medium: Oil on plywood panels, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Simpsons Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Gorge formation with ghost gums
Colour palette: Cadmium orange, crimson, burnt umber, ultramarine, cobalt blue, red gold, burnt sienna, magenta

Artwork Specifications

Certification:
This artwork is an original contemporary Australian landscape painting, signed and dated on the back by the artist.

Art Gallery Quality Premium Materials:

  • Diptych, each panel measures 30 cm (h) x 40 cm (w)

  • Art Spectrum and Windsor & Newton oil paints applied over a Matisse Acrylic Gesso

  • Professional artist-quality plywood boards

  • Tasmanian Oak framing with natural finish

Painting Dimensions:
30 cm (h) x 80 cm (w) x 0.8 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:
This framed, medium-sized plein air landscape painting of the Australian outback is easy to install and ideal for display above furniture or on a feature wall such as an entryway. Best suited to a well-lit space in either modern or traditional interiors, good lighting enhances the full depth and vibrancy of the colour palette.

According to Australian gallery standards, artwork should be hung so the centre of the piece sits approximately 155 cm from the floor. Adjustments can be made based on ceiling height, surrounding furniture, and whether the space is used for sitting (like a dining room) or standing (like a hallway). To preserve its condition, avoid placing oil paintings in direct sunlight, as UV exposure may cause fading or discolouration.

Framing Details:
This original oil painting on plywood is currently framed in Australian Tasmanian Oak in a natural finish, consistent with how contemporary artworks are often presented in galleries and private collections. It is fitted with professional D-hooks and wire for immediate hanging. Alternate custom framing can be arranged upon request.