Breathe depicts a poppy against a dynamic and swirling abstract background and represents a number of different sentiments.  The poppy is typically associated with remembrance of sacrifices made during armed conflict, especially the First and Second World Wars.  However, today it seems we need to remember that we are all one race and share this tiny and fragile planet with each other, regardless of colour, creed, race or religion.  The swirling background hints at the chaotic nature of our world, particularly in the current context of a pandemic and world-wide unrest and protests but the fairly uniform colour hints at the idea that beneath it all we are all the same.  
The poppy serves to remind us that during the pandemic most people, all over the world, came together in a show of unity.  We saw the Thursday evening applause for the NHS in the UK, Captain Tom Moore capturing the heart's of the nation with his fund-raising the overwhelming public desire to see him knighted and generally a coming together of people of all backgrounds.  Sadly, this seems to have bee instantly forgotten and over-shadowed by the events following the death of George Floyd, whose last words were said to be "I can't breathe".  Perhaps now is the time for us all to take a breath and consider our actions and how we treat each other, now and in the future.

Breathe

My latest project has been to experiment with my love of abstract art. This series, which is an ongoing project, has been to explore the concept of invoking a sense of dynamism in my paintings.  These paintings are all in acrylic on canvas.

These proved to be hugely successful given that the first three paintings (titled The Elements - Earth, Wind and Fire) were sold within 24 hours of posting them onto my website!  Furthermore, this also prompted a request for a large commissioned piece measuring approximately 7 feet across by 2 feet.  I may need a bigger studio!
Following this success I have decided to continue with this series so there will be more to come very soon.
Do take a look at let me know what you think.

Dynamic Abstracts

Throughout the months of October through to January 2020 I decided to produce a series of floral paintings.  This was to partly help me prepare for exhibiting some of my work locally but it also gave me a chance to see if I had a specific style. I think the style is evident in many of these paintings and I hope its something you like.
Inspired by the many walks we have had in the meadows that surround the River Thames nearby it was inevitable that many of my paintings would reflect this and I think they do.

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Dr Roy P Awbery