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Fireground Acacia

Fireground Acacia

Anthony Gadd

R 17,950
R 17,950
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Artist Anthony Gadd's "Fireground Acacia" name is a straightforward description of the painting's main features, but it also has a poetic feel to it. The red grounding evokes a sense of fire, while the acacia tree is a symbol of resilience and strength.

Renowned for his meticulous perfectionism, Gadd approaches his subjects with a profound dedication, infusing each composition with contemplative thought and intentional artistry. His signature style, marked by its loose, bold, and expressive strokes, serves as a testament to his embrace of spontaneity and the vibrant energy that "happy accidents" bestow upon his work.

Gadd's artistic brilliance radiates as he deftly captures fleeting moments in time, infusing his creations with a pulsating rhythm of creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and an unbridled sense of artistic liberty that permeates every brushstroke.

The acacia trees, emblematic of Africa's vast and varied landscapes, become central symbols in Gadd's artwork. Their distinctive silhouettes and resilience in the face of arid conditions evoke the very spirit of the African continent. Gadd's portrayal of the red earth beneath these iconic trees pays homage to the singular beauty of Africa's natural world. The culmination is a spellbinding fusion of nature's unbridled grandeur and the boundless depths of the artist's imagination, seamlessly encapsulated in the evocative masterpiece, "Fireground Acacia."

About Artist

Anthony Gadd has had a passion for art since his early school days in the Eastern Cape. A childhood spent roaming farms and interacting with wildlife gave him a deep respect for his environment, which he now translates into his South African landscape paintings.

A perfectionist at heart, Anthony Gadd chooses each subject's pose and composition carefully. But whether capturing intimate portraits of South African wildlife, an unspoiled landscape, or the sea's wildness, his work leaves room for surprise and playfulness. "My style has been described as loose, bold, and expressive. I treasure the 'happy accident' which brings gesture and freshness to each piece I create."

"I think I've matured from my original, more realistic style to become looser and more abstract." His approach includes doing most of his painting with four-inch brushes (the type used to paint a house) "so the brushwork has gesture and freshness."

Gadd has won the SA Society of Artists award for best-mixed media, holds permanent exhibitions in numerous galleries, has participated in several solo and group exhibitions, and is frequently commissioned. Gallery owners and art lovers can't get enough of his unique and dynamic approach to art.

Anthony works from his studio in Cape Town, is married to artist and author Ann, and has two children.

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ROLLED & TUBE
This safe and cost-effective packaging is our preferred packaging option. We'll remove the canvas from the stretcher frame and roll it up into this sturdy and protective cardboard tube for shipping. Upon delivery, simply have the canvas re-stretched at your local framer.FLAT-PACKED / BOXED
We package the artwork on its stretcher frame or in a frame. The artwork is securely bubble-wrapped and packed into a sealed cardboard box. This option offers good protection of your artwork while in-transit, without the additional cost associated with custom-crating.

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We build a custom-crate specifically to provide the best protection for your artwork. However, it's also the most costly option. We recommend custom-crates for the transportation of fragile artworks such as sculptures, ceramics and very large painting

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