Available to view during Margaret River Region Open Studios 2026. Enquiries are welcome prior to the event. 2026 Mixed Media on Canvas Panel(Acrylic and vintage music sheet paper) 45 cm (W) × 45 cm (H) framed Professionally framed and behind non-reflective glass Embrace Light is a quiet reflection on self-compassion, on learning to hold ourselves gently through the seasons of change. With her arms wrapped softly around herself and her gaze lowered, she appears suspended in a private moment of stillness. Her gesture is both protective and tender, suggesting that strength does not always ask us to keep moving forward. Sometimes it asks us simply to be still, to soften, and to trust the light that remains within us. Her flowing white hair speaks of wisdom shaped through lived experience, while the muted blue-grey of her gown brings a sense of calm and introspection. Delicate bronze details move through the fabric like threads of warmth, their subtle luminosity emerging against the cooler tones. Beneath her figure, fragments of vintage music sheet paper remain softly visible, traces of memory and experience woven into the present. Intricate pointillism flows through her hair and gown, while the layered, timeworn surface surrounding her reveals fragments of ochre, bronze and gold, something beautiful emerging through what has been weathered and worn. Embrace Light forms part of Natalie Briney's 2026 collection Light Between Two Worlds, a contemplative body of work exploring thresholds: the quiet spaces between past and future, fragility and strength, the seen and the unseen. Each work begins with vintage music sheet paper, forming a subtle textural foundation beneath layers of acrylic paint and intricate pointillism. Warm parchment tones, muted ivories and softened, earthy colour create luminous, layered surfaces that invite the viewer to slow down and look more closely. While deeply personal, Light Between Two Worlds speaks to universal experiences of change, vulnerability, endurance and hope. At the heart of the collection lies a quiet question: how do we move through life's transitions with grace instead of fear? Perhaps sometimes the answer is not found in striving or searching, but in learning to meet ourselves with tenderness, embracing the light already within us. These works are not portraits in the traditional sense, but emotional landscapes, moments of pause where strength is found in softness and beauty emerges through transformation. In Natalie's words: “This body of work is about honouring the space in between. Where we are no longer who we were, but not yet who we are becoming. It’s a place of reflection, surrender, and light.” PLEASE NOTE: Images are provided for styling, framing and interior inspiration only and may not be to exact scale. Please refer to the listed dimensions before purchasing. This artwork is signed and dated on the reverse and comes with a Certificate of Authentication. ABOUT THE ARTIST Natalie Briney is a Western Australian artist living and working on her family’s farm south of Margaret River. Surrounded by bushland, open skies and the rhythms of country life, her work is deeply influenced by nature, stillness and the quiet strength found in the everyday. Her paintings are held in private collections across Australia, the United States, Europe and Asia.
