The Electic Melbourne Art Show

Dreaming, 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, A2 size

"Dreaming" is a captivating artwork that celebrates the symbiotic relationship between literature and visual imagination. The piece seeks to capture the transformative power of books, where words leap off the page and into the realm of vivid imagery in the mind's eye. 

In the artwork, this fusion is symbolised by an intricate blend of literary elements and visual motifs. The canvas is adorned with flowing lines that suggest book pages, interspersed with vibrant colours that evoke the emotions and imagery inspired by literature. 

At the centre of the composition, a figure is depicted immersed in reading, with their mind visibly transported into a world of imagination. The background is a collage of scenes and symbols, representing different literary genres and themes that inspire creativity and innovation.
Overall, "Dreaming" invites the viewer to contemplate the boundless creativity sparked by the written word, celebrating how literature can transform and inspire the imagination.