The artwork depicts a solitary figure wading into a vast, serene body of water. The composition is characterized by muted, monochromatic tones, with the figure's dark silhouette contrasting against the hazy, atmospheric expanse. The brushstrokes create a sense of movement and fluidity, conveying the tranquility of the scene. The subject matter suggests a contemplative, introspective mood, inviting the viewer to ponder the individual's relationship with the natural world. This work embodies the meditative quality often found in contemporary landscape paintings, reflecting the artist's intention to capture a moment of solitude and connection with the environment. ...
Morgan Wills works directly on his canvases, creating and building composition and subject matter over time. His paintings take on a 'story' through the process of making, with the relationships between figures and objects gaining substance and weight. There is an ambiguous feeling when looking at his work: we are in the middle of a scene, yet it is detached from us. Wills' use of bright colours and bold shapes is at first glance light and amusing - but through the use of repetition, gesture and the absurd, Wills manages to address the existential fears inherent in the human condition and alludes to the anxieties in the creative process itself. ...
