Abstract compositions full of movement and layered complexity inviting you to find beauty in the tangled, colourful complexity of life.

Description

This painting feels like a dream etched into the walls of time – a memory unraveling in slow motion.

The colors are earthy yet celestial: rich moss greens, amber shadows, and deep, mineral reds bloom and dissolve inside circular forms, as if you’re peering through ancient glass or submerged domes. These circles seem cracked or fractured, but not broken – more like geological cross-sections of something once whole and still evolving.

Beneath the surface lies a quiet turbulence: overlapping grids and jagged black lines crisscross like fences or fault lines, suggesting both boundaries and pressure points. And yet, within this fractured terrain, delicate lace-like patterns bloom – porous white bridges, dot trails, spirals, and tiny floral emblems – offering grace and softness within the weight of structure.

There’s a deep sense of held tension in this piece. It feels like standing inside a memory you’ve outgrown but can’t quite leave – familiar forms reshaped by time, reinterpreted through distance. It’s quiet, but charged – like a forest before rain, or a heart trying to speak through the logic of maps.

My painting technique combines precise control with spontaneous expression, utilising a range of mediums and methods to construct complex, textured surfaces.

I begin by layering collage materials, blending smooth areas with crinkled forms and soft shapes with sharp edges. I apply layers of acrylics and glazes and make marks with my favourite tools and with pencils and pastels. I work swiftly, devoid of judgement and open to surprises, I respond directly to the evolving surface, rotating the painting as I add or subtract layers and marks.

Maintaining a sense of playfulness, I gradually introduce more deliberate marks into the composition. Continuously layering and manipulating the surface, I bring certain elements forward while pushing others into the background, exploring the interplay of colours and shapes to create depth and interest.

Born in Manchester, UK, I achieved a BA hons in Ceramic Design. I moved to Ireland in 2006 and in 2020 I began exploring abstract art, and remain immersed and passionate about this genre.

Shipping Policy

Siobain O’Brien offers worldwide delivery.

Paintings are usually dispatched within 3-5 business days. You will be notified by email when your painting has been dispatched.

Please note: If a painting requires varnishing before shipping an extra 2 weeks is required to make sure varnish has completely dried. You will be notified immediately by email upon purchase if this is the case.

INSURANCE

It is strongly advised that additional shipping insurance is purchased to safeguard your new original artwork investment. Shipping insurance can be purchased online by a number of providers and is up to the buyer to acquire.

DUTIES AND CUSTOMS

Duties, custom fees, or any other associated fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

Please check with your local post office or online for customs information including any fees that may be incurred on your end before purchasing.

Siobain O’Brien is not responsible for any delays that may happen at customs.

REFUNDS / EXCHANGES

No refunds or exchanges on items unless item is damaged in shipping (proof of damage must be shown - see ‘Artwork Damaged in Transit’)

Special circumstances may allow for different return or exchange policies – you must discuss requirements with Siobain personally before purchasing.

ARTWORK DAMAGED IN TRANSIT

If you notice any damage to the box, please take a photo of the damage before you open the painting and open the box in front of the carrier who delivered it. Photograph any damage and email to [email protected] immediately. Be sure the carrier documents the damage.

CONTACT

If you have any concerns regarding your order, please contact me [email protected] quoting your order number.

Return Policy

No refunds or exchanges on items unless item is damaged in transit.

If you notice any damage to the box, please take a photo of the damage before you open the painting and open the box in front of the carrier who delivered it. Photograph any damage and email to [email protected] immediately. Be sure the carrier documents the damage.

Shipping costs

Shipping from Ireland
Within Ireland €20.00
Outside Ireland €50.00

National Shipping Details

International Shipping Details

Maximum shipping charge per order €80