Lara Merrett- Swimming in Deep Time
The canvas has been peeled and this is the last remnant layer of painting skin. Creating transparency and showing both strength and vulnerability/fragility.
The work relates to the notion of something bigger than ourselves and the Freudian idea of ‘oceanic feeling’ and limitlessness.
In psychoanalysis "oceanic feeling" refers to "a sensation of 'eternity', a feeling of ‘being one’ with the external world as a whole, inspired by the example of Ramakrishna, among other mystics.
As an ocean swimmer this is a state I tap into and hold onto to inject into the work. Thinking of landscape as an experience and connecting to this larger force.
‘Swimming in deep time’ are Tim Winton’s relatable words when he was describing his experience at Ningaloo Reef.
| Artist name | Artwork title | Dimensions (size & weight) | Type & Medium | Gallery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Merrett | ‘swimming in deep time | 150 cm wide x 220cm high | Painting/Print | Sullivan and Strumpf |
All funds raised will go to the artist and to the Australian Marine Conservation Society who are helping fight the effects of climate change on our oceans. Many thanks to the representing gallery in support of this art prize.
Lara Merrett is represented by Sullivan and Strumpf