Description

Bathed in warm brown tones, the scene emanates a natural tranquillity, with the interplay of light and shadow captured on the surface of the melamine. Gibbons and apes with their playful antics, become the focal point of the composition, their brown fur harmonising with the reddy brown hues of the woodland surroundings. The painting invites viewers into a contemplative space, where the recycled material becomes a symbolic link to nature’s resilience, and the harmonious palette evokes a sense of connection between the hidden retreat and the lively inhabitants of the woods. This piece stands as a showpiece to John’s ability to transform discarded materials into a work of art that transcends both environmental consciousness and aesthetic allure.

60x60cm. Framed. Oil on melamine.