Migration 4 - Breaking Ties outback These two magpies took a

These two magpies took a liking to my father’s sun dial in the garden

The composition is divided into two panels

It would be striking talking point in any room

creating a sense of organic flow as if the composition is part of a larger natural world

The background consists of abstract shapes and textures

Migration 4 - Breaking Ties outback These two magpies took aThe sea represents memory, passage and transience, recalling my childhood migration to Australia. The streamers, a common symbol in each painting in this migration series, signify broken ties with family and homeland but like memories, linger long after departure. The painting is on high quality Italian linen.