Patsy McArthur, Weightless Blue, 2022, Oil on Canvas

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"Weightless in Blue" by Patsy McArthur is a captivating contemporary oil painting depicting a figure gliding underwater in a breaststroke … Read more "Weightless in Blue" by Patsy McArthur is a captivating contemporary oil painting depicting a figure gliding underwater in a breaststroke motion. Executed in luminous layers of oil on canvas, the work explores themes of movement, stillness, and the meditative rhythm of the body immersed in water. The figure moves fluidly through a field of deep, enveloping blues, surrounded by soft currents of light and subtle turbulence. Unlike static compositions, this work captures a moment of quiet propulsion - arms extended, body in motion - yet rendered with a softness that conveys calm rather than exertion. The result is a balance between energy and serenity, action and suspension. McArthur’s refined technique creates a hazy, cinematic atmosphere where edges dissolve and forms emerge through light and tone. The painting invites the viewer into a tranquil, almost immersive space, making it particularly appealing for interiors seeking a sense of calm, depth, and contemporary sophistication. Perfect for collectors of modern figurative art, water-inspired works, and tonal blue palettes, Weightless in Blue offers both visual movement and emotional stillness - an elegant statement piece for curated spaces. Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 60 x 60 cm / 24 x 24 inches This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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