'Fire and Light' - Allison Pilling

Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 inch)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Examining a dramatic contrast of tones and light, 'Fire and Light' is a magnificent original oil painting by the contemporary artist Allison Pilling. This large-scale piece captures the majestic beauty of the King Protea through an atmospheric, expressive lens.

The generous square-format canvas measures 100 cm (Height) x 100 cm (Width). The composition is highly impactful, dominated by a cluster of three large Protea blooms. Pilling employs a powerful use of chiaroscuro and colour temperature, hence the title. The foreground flower is a luminous white and pale yellow, representing the 'Light', rendered with thick, expressive brushstrokes. Directly above, two deeper pink and red Proteas suggest the element of 'Fire'.

The flowers emerge dramatically from a dark, rich background of blended ochres, reds, and deep greens, intensifying the contrast and making the blooms seem to glow from within. The work combines detailed observation of the Fynbos flora with an abstract, moody atmospheric quality. This exceptional Allison Pilling oil painting is a premier example of contemporary South African art and botanical expressionism, perfect for collectors of expressive art who appreciate bold colour and powerful emotional depth.

Original Limited Edition Prints are available for purchase on Allison's website: https://butterflyartstudio.art/

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