Signal 8 (2025) Original Mixed-media Painting by Lu Dixon

une into the frequency of "Signal 8."
This original mixed media artwork is a high-voltage exploration of balance and industrial rhythm. Centred by a bold, stylised figure eight—the universal symbol for infinity and cycles—this piece acts as a visual "broadcast" of energy. The fiery orange and red palette is grounded by dense, charcoal-black textures and intricate, data-like halftone patterns.
The Inspiration:
"Signal 8" represents the constant loop of urban life. The layered textures—created through hand-stamped grids and distressed mark-making—suggest a world of hidden information, while the central figure provides a steady, rhythmic anchor. It is a study of finding a clear signal amidst the beautiful chaos of the modern world.

Materials used:

Mixed media using acrylics, inks, watercolour, gesso, collage papers and stencils, creating layered textures and expressive surface detail.

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 42 x 59.4cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative