Angus Collis crafted a 130x170cm oil painting titled The last hour depicting trees positioned beside water. His artwork frequently incorporates tree imagery, capturing scenes from Spain to New Zealand. Notably, the horizon is often visible, deliberately placed at right angles to the foreground objects, resulting in an unsettling effect.
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Similar works include Fata Morgana (mirage painting)
“The not so typical landscape provides all the mystery” This work was inspired by a drive through the North Island of New Zealand from Taupo to Whakatane. A lot of the time Collis’s works are inspired by the what is a mostly overlooked part of the countryside. Admittedly Angus says that he would be one of the most annoying people to take a road trip with as he is constantly wanting to stop and take photo’s.
The focus of this piece revolves around the natural lighting during a summer afternoon. The presence of both autumnal trees with yellow leaves and blooming yellow trees and shrubs, as well as stylized representations of grass and organic shapes, are key elements. Trees have captivated my interest since my childhood, as my parents resided on a farm with an expansive garden, where we frequently planted trees.
Each artwork is signed by hand and comes in an edition of 70. The artwork is not framed but is able to be on special request, this will generally take 2-3 weeks more. Please have no hesitation to contact me through the contact section of the site for details.
You can see the artwork either by making an appointment to visit the artist’s studio or by visiting Paper works Gallery. Please check out the other works in this series through the New Zealand prints section, namely “Castles“, “Log Rollers” and “Autumn Leaves”
About:
For me, art is always personal. This piece was inspired by my childhood on a small farm and our holidays visiting my grandparents “big flash farm.” Mornings were spent working, but the afternoons were filled with fun around the pool with my brother. This image is a blend of those nostalgic memories, all woven together into some kind of swimming pool print.
It’s always hard to explain what the art is about, as I never want to influence how people see the work or what it could mean to them personally. I hope this small explanation of the influences behind this piece doesn’t alter your impression of the work.
This is a 20-something color woodblock print. Each block was carved based on the color to be used. Using a baren, the paper is pressed onto each block to create the final print. Japanese paper was used, which complements the image and the process. Each limited edition woodblock print has its own distinct quality. A grainy random brown is printed first underneath each image to create the initial texture.
The artwork is not framed, but I can provide advice on the best framing options if needed. Below, you can see scale examples of the work in situ with a frame that works well.
The imagery for this artwork was collected from a trip over Lewis Pass just after the Kaikora earthquake. A road less travelled made for a good subject. A forgotten space within the New Zealand landscape
This artwork was used by Thread Design with permission of the artist to create a beautiful range of high quality products. Some of which are still for sale if you follow this link https://www.threaddesign.co.nz/products/winter-trees-velvet-lumbar-cushion?_pos=1&_sid=26f3d8284&_ss=r
Works in this series also include Lewis Pass Hill
Titled Yellow Trees 35x45cm oil paint on canvas
This painting was used as a study for the first woodblock print in a series of prints started in 2017. Please refer to the following link to see the woodblock print Yellow Trees where you can also read more information about this piece. “The not so typical landscape provides all the mystery”.
Yellow Ground oil on canvas 39x48cm
Sepia wall art Titled: The Mcphearson files 65x96cm oil on paper
Titled Terraced Buildings 34x48cm oil on Canvas