Original artwork description:

This painting was created in 2007 whilst recovering from a core muscle injury. The painting explores how I was feeling at the time with restricted movement and being stuck in my flat at the time.

The colours chosen were in response to:

a) Limiting the colour and utilising the various tones obtainable from one colour and black and white

b) Using a colour to bring about feelings I felt during the time and the pain I was feeling at the time

The image reveals how I felt at the time being stuck in one place with limited movement, exploring my responses to the situation with this injury and lack of funds. In this case I felt very green/ sick and wanted to sum these feelings up during this period of transition from one of injury to recovery. Thankfully I made a full recovery after 8 months (Oct 2006 - June 2007).

Materials used:

Oil Paint on Linen

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