Taking A Rest

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Framed size: 90.6 x 62.6 x 5 cm
Image size: 66 x 38 x 5 cm

Mackenzie Thorpe’s ‘Taking A Rest’ is a captivating original artwork that beautifully encapsulates the artist’s unique perspective on life’s journey. This mixed media piece, framed at 5 × 90.6 × 62.6 cm, invites viewers into a serene landscape where humour and contemplation coexist. The artwork features a tranquil lake under a dramatic sky, with clouds painted in soft hues of blue, grey, and white. A lone figure in red sits by the water’s edge, embodying a moment of peaceful reflection amidst nature’s grandeur. Thorpe’s work often explores the balance between life’s struggles and the nurturing of dreams, and this piece is no exception. The gentle interplay of light and shadow across the scene suggests hope and resilience. Perfect for any collection, ‘Taking A Rest’ offers a moment of calm and introspection, making it an ideal addition to a living room or study, where it can inspire and soothe.

About the Artist

The eldest of seven children, Mackenzie grew up in the industrial town of Middlesbrough, in the north of England. He remembers a rich colourful childhood, filled with both love and struggle, when even as a young child, despite an absence of traditional drawing materials, he felt compelled to draw and create. It is fair to say, his early experiences inform his work to this day. Despite struggling at school with undiagnosed dyslexia, his creativity shone through; after a spell working in manual jobs, Mackenzie’s persistence and dedication to art won him a place at the then, Middlesbrough College of Art…

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