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Blessed disruption

Melody Walker
770mm x 620mm  /  
Acrylic on canvas

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Highly Commended: Painting

Artwork Statement

A stolen moment disrupted by a child’s wild and impulsive scrawl. The canvas, a reflection of life; interruption born of curious wonder. In that unruly mark chaos spills into stillness, reminding us how the unrelenting disruptions of parenthood are also the essence of young life lived fiercely. With the perspective granted by hindsight the disruptions that once felt so challenging often reveal themselves as some of life’s most cherished moments.

Curator's Comment

Successful demonstration and empathetic interpretation of the theme that audiences can relate to. The painting is highly planned out and shows an understanding of colour and composition. Contrasting rest with chaos is effective. A gentle and humorous approach that encourages laughter in disruptive moments. I would like to know if the child’s mark is actually done by your child? It looks carefully executed. Having this done by you or them would alter the reading and effects.

About the artist

As a mother and artist living in regional Australia, Melody Walker paints life’s quiet moments, often missed but deeply felt. Her work captures the beauty in disruption, the joy in chaos, and the little wonders that resonate long after the moment slips by.