Her Beautiful Mind

The image is an abstract painting featuring a rich tapestry of colours, prominantly white, burgandy, black and green elements occupying major areas of the canvas. The brushstrokes vary in size and shape, creating a dynamic composition suggesting movement and energy. There are no discernible text or specific figures; the arrangement of colours and strokes may evoke various interpretations, but remains open to the viewer's imagination. However, there is a poignant story behind this painting. I painted this after spending several hours holding a workshop for a mother and daughter. When the daughter booked she explained that her mother had alzheimers and asked if it would be alright. 'Of course' I said. And it was, we spent a lovely few hours together. The shock for me was that her mother, who I expected to be quite elderly was in her 50's. My emotions were running quite high, after they left. I used up the colours she had left on her palette and painted this. I call it Her Beautiful Mind.