West

Artist : Marie-Pascale LE GOFF
Creation date : 2021
Dimensions : 60 x 60 cm
Medium and materials : Oil on canvas

Context and Inspiration

“To the West” is a work produced in 2021. The painting captures the natural and wild beauty of the seaside of Île de Batz, a small island located off the coast of Brittany in France. This work is part of the tradition of seascapes, a timeless source of inspiration for many artists.

Visual Description

Subject : The painting represents a typical coastal landscape of the island of Batz. The sea and the coast meet in a balanced composition that evokes the tranquility and power of nature.

Composition : The composition is dominated by a blurred horizon line, barely dividing the sky and the sea. The natural elements are arranged to guide the viewer's gaze through the scene, creating a feeling of depth and vastness .

Color palette : The color palette is dominated by ochres and grays, creating a soft and melancholic atmosphere. These earthy, neutral tones accentuate the simplicity and austerity of the maritime landscape, while evoking the changing light and weather conditions of the region.

Painting Techniques : I use the knife painting technique, which gives the work a rich and dynamic texture. The stab wounds are visible, adding a tactile dimension to the painting and accentuating the movement of the sea and the roughness of the natural elements.

Thematic Analysis

The painting explores themes of solitude, serenity and the raw power of nature. The island of Batz, represented in a soft and diffused light, becomes a symbol of tranquility and escape. The knife technique reinforces the raw and natural character of the scene.