Patsy McArthur, Golden Hour, 2021, Charcoal, Framed

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"golden hour" by patsy mcarthur is a contemporary figurative charcoal drawing on paper that captures a quiet, atmospheric moment of … Read more "golden hour" by patsy mcarthur is a contemporary figurative charcoal drawing on paper that captures a quiet, atmospheric moment of human presence within water. The composition depicts swimmers with an urban skyline in the background. Executed entirely in charcoal, the artist uses layered mark-making and tonal washes to create a subtle interplay of light, shadow, and reflection across the water’s surface. The artist’s technique balances realism with expressive abstraction: anatomical structure is suggested rather than defined, allowing gesture and atmosphere to dominate. This treatment invites the viewer into an intimate yet universal scene. And the sensory experience of immersion. The drawing’s surface texture, visible through the charcoal and pastel layering, adds depth and tactility, reinforcing its handmade presence. Artist statement by patsy mcarthur: "golden hour" was created in 2023 for my solo exhibition, invigorate, at thompsons gallery, london. It was the final and largest drawing i made in my series of swimmers in a rooftop pool in bangkok, thailand at dusk, it is a very large, gestural drawing with defined leafy foreground and hazy city-scape background. The light in this scene completely captured my imagination, and i made various drawings of it once i got back to the uk from sketches i made by the side of the pool. In 2024, this drawing was selected for a prestigious national exhibition at the royal scottish academy in edinburgh." the artwork is float framed in off-white and presented behind museum-quality anti-reflection glass, offering refined protection while preserving visual clarity. It comes ready to hang. Its elegant monochrome palette and contemplative subject matter make golden hour especially suited for modern interiors, coastal residences, and curated hospitality or residential spaces seeking a sophisticated figurative feature piece. Medium: charcoal and pastel on paper framing: float framed in white with museum-quality anti-reflection glass artwork size: 41 × 52 x 1 inches / 104 × 132 cm framed size: 45 × 56 x 2 inches / 114 × 142 cm this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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