Shells turn to sand in a sea of infinite suns

Solo show 2023
Curatorial & Co. Sydney

*‘Memories dance in awe, as shells turn to sand' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 224cm x 154cm*

‘Jewels glow in awe, a quiet dawn, on the edge of the lagoon’ 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 164cm x 134cm

*'Infinite suns shine, a shell drift on the edge of time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 164cm x 134cm*

*'Shells infinite, on the edge of time, drift into the universe, infinite' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 164cm x 134cm*

*'On the edge of time and space-awe beckons' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 144cm x 124cm*

*'Shells turn to sand in a sea of infinite suns' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 144cm x 124cm*

*'All is golden in the awe of night, shells rest under a sea of infinite suns' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 104cm x 144cm*

*'In awe on the edge of the lagoon, shells a drift in time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 104cm x 144cm*

'Tea tree on the edge of drifts of time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 84cm x 84cm

*'Collecting shells as they turn to sand' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 84cm x 84cm*

*'Counting shells in a sea of deep time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 84cm x 84cm*

*'Sand shimmers like molten gold, sunrise over deep time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 84cm x 84cm*

*'Night calls to the edge of time, counting shells as they drift' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 84cm x 84cm*

*'Wild dawn symphony echos across the bay' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 84cm x 84cm*

*'Day glow, golden awe, resting by the lagoon, counting shells' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 84cm x 84cm*

*'Drifts of time rise like mountains, beyond the tea tree' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm*

*'Lay down-in awe-Drifts of time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm*

*'Dawn over drifts of time, wild, vivid, calling' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm*

'Moon glow over infinite drifts of time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm

'Shell collecting at dusk, in awe' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm

'Shells drift into the night, sand pricks the sky with lights of time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm

'Collecting shells from drifts of time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm

'Days like jewels, savor precious moments, drifts of time' 2023 Acrylic and Oil on Belgian Linen, 48cm x 68cm

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shells turn to sand in a sea of infinite suns

Ingrid Daniell is inspired by the landscapes that have shaped her life experience, particularly those in lutruwita / Tasmania.Through her recent body of work, Daniell strives to listen to the lanscape and translate her experince into the dream-like and spiritual, imbuing them with a symbolic narrative that speaks to the deeper meanings they hold.

Daniell finds context in her painting by using the landscape as a metaphor for our fragile earth,the devastation of climate change in Anthropocene and our continued human need to belong. Her paintings become a visual manifestation of experienced landscapes, the timeless nature of existence, highlighting the interconnectedness of life and the transient yet eternal presence of time.

“Time isnt deep, it is always already all around us. The past ghosts us, lies all about us less as layers, more as drift” quote from Underland by Robert Macfarlane ‘A deep time journey’

Through her paintings, Daniell explores the concept of deep time, reflecting on the ways in which landscapes have been shaped and reshaped over millennia. Daniell also contemplates the concept that time drifts, while deep, it is ever present through the profoundly beautiful landscapes she encounters, drawing inspiration from Macfarlane’s quote; specifically, she reflects on the vast sand dunes and drifts of shells that generously weave along the East Coast of lutruwita (Tasmania), and how they represent time in motion, they move and shift with the tides, slowly yet surely turning over time into sand, they represent the constant of life and death and rebirth, evolution ... time, constant and moving... drifting.

To Daniell, the shells represent the continuous movement and the shifting drift of time. They are carried and rearranged by the tides, slowly transforming into sand as the ebb and flow persist. In this constant cycle of erosion and renewal, Daniell sees the universal truths of life, death, and rebirth; through her work the shells become a poignant symbol of evolution and the intricate dance of existence.

As Daniell translates these reflections onto her canvas, she captures the essence of time as an ever-present force, surrounding us from all directions. Her paintings evoke the sense of drifting, mirroring the shells’ journey along the shoreline. Using intricate brushstrokes to represent the shells juxtaposed against the broad brush work, watery chance atmospheres, and bold color choices, she infuses her artwork with a dynamic energy, inviting viewers to contemplate the vastness of time and its perpetual motion.

For Daniell, the interplay of time between past, present, and future is a source of endless inspiration. She seeks to capture the essence of each fleeting moment, recognizing the profound beauty and transience inherent in the continuous unfolding of time. Her artwork serves as a testament to the interconnectedness of all temporal dimensions and encourages viewers to embrace the present while acknowledging the echoes of the past and the possibilities of the future.