In this evocative abstract work, Martyn Dempsey draws inspiration from the atmospheric light and maritime heritage of the Cornish coast. "Cornish Blues" utilizes a structured, grid-like composition of overlapping rectangles and blocks of color to investigate the interplay between sea and sky.
The piece demonstrates a masterful application of fine art techniques, characterized by thick, impasto textures and visible palette knife marks that give the canvas a physical, weathered depth. A sophisticated palette of cerulean, cobalt, and slate blues is punctuated by earthy greys, sage greens, and grounding black accents, reflecting the shifting tones of the Atlantic. A singular, vertical pillar of white light cuts through the center of the composition, suggesting a reflection on water or a moment of clarity within the coastal haze.
Consistent with Dempsey's contemporary figurative-abstract style, the work balances geometric order with a raw, gestural energy. With its museum-scale interpretive quality, the painting captures a sense of grounded responsibility to the natural landscape, inviting the viewer into a quiet, meditative exploration of color, light, and memory.
mixed media on canvas size 30 cm x 30 cm
Shipping outside of the UK also available - costs discussed at the time of purchase. Free shipping in the UK. Comes with a frame of your choice and a signed book.
Collection from Port Isaac gallery available.
In this evocative abstract work, Martyn Dempsey draws inspiration from the atmospheric light and maritime heritage of the Cornish coast. "Cornish Blues" utilizes a structured, grid-like composition of overlapping rectangles and blocks of color to investigate the interplay between sea and sky.
The piece demonstrates a masterful application of fine art techniques, characterized by thick, impasto textures and visible palette knife marks that give the canvas a physical, weathered depth. A sophisticated palette of cerulean, cobalt, and slate blues is punctuated by earthy greys, sage greens, and grounding black accents, reflecting the shifting tones of the Atlantic. A singular, vertical pillar of white light cuts through the center of the composition, suggesting a reflection on water or a moment of clarity within the coastal haze.
Consistent with Dempsey's contemporary figurative-abstract style, the work balances geometric order with a raw, gestural energy. With its museum-scale interpretive quality, the painting captures a sense of grounded responsibility to the natural landscape, inviting the viewer into a quiet, meditative exploration of color, light, and memory.
mixed media on canvas size 30 cm x 30 cm
Shipping outside of the UK also available - costs discussed at the time of purchase. Free shipping in the UK. Comes with a frame of your choice and a signed book.
Collection from Port Isaac gallery available.
