Sophie La Maitre 'Silent Reveries'
“Time slows and my everyday worries dissolve, as my backyard becomes a viewing platform for the sky. Clouds and sunlight weave across the spaces of the horizon in an intricate dance. In these precious, fleeting moments of awe, it feels as though you can experience four different skies simultaneously. In whichever direction you face the hues transform, the blush of dawn, the brilliance of midday, or the quietude of twilight.”
Created in response to these tranquil moments that punctuate our daily lives, this new series of paintings by Sophie La Maitre seek to capture and celebrate momentary instances of serenity. Each painting becomes a sanctuary, inviting viewers to pause, breathe, and immerse themselves in the subtle beauty of their own surroundings. The colours used throughout the paintings are drawn from the quiet moments in her life. The dusky purple shadows that linger just before nightfall, the leaves that seem to shimmer in the light at golden hour, or the weathered red bricks of old houses. Blending these colours between washes of acrylic paint in thin applications, Sophie creates harmonious arrangements that evoke a sense of calm.
Sophie La Maitre
Silent Reveries
13 August – 8 September 2024
Image Credit: Sophie La Maitre Early, just as the sun appeared 2024 acrylic on raw canvas 77 x 52 cm