{"product_id":"wide-open-to-wonder-shona-mackenzie","title":"Wide Open to Wonder | Shona Mackenzie","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMixed Media with Acrylic | Unframed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1205mm x 1205mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWide Open to Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e captures Shona Mackenzie’s deep connection to the landscape and the fleeting moments found when we are fully present in nature. Layers of expressive mark-making, rich colour and mixed media shift between abstraction and suggested landforms, creating a landscape that feels both remembered and imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous and immersive, the work invites us to slow down, look closer and remain open to the quiet wonder of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk us about framing options for this piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shona's Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy work is heavily influenced by the beauty of our fragile world and my deep rooted connection to the land. As a visual hoarder I am forever noticing and squirrelling away, those special moments found when you are completely present out in nature. This has been a lifelong occupation and obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways working in a series, I begin with energetic and expressive marks allowing my chosen media to do their thing. Subsequent layers of acrylic and mixed media develop in response to those first marks. A (mostly) quiet conversation with the canvas ensues and is informed by observation, memory and emotion. Eventually comes the point where through analysis I seek to balance these abstract layers with suggested landforms and interpret the stories that are making themselves heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shona Mackenzie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59883367694622,"sku":"11796","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6674\/0254\/files\/IMG_6373.png?v=1789004754","url":"https:\/\/www.artehaus.co.nz\/products\/wide-open-to-wonder-shona-mackenzie","provider":"Arte Haus Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}