Size:31 x 39 inIntroducing 'Every Time The Sun Comes Up', a striking mixed media original by the acclaimed Stephen Ford, this artwork presents an innovative portrayal of the majestic black panther, encapsulated within a 31 x 39-inch wooden Black Shallow Floating frame. Ford's unique approach to animal representation is vividly displayed through his palette of mesmerising hues and geometric abstraction. At first glance, the viewer is drawn into the depths of twilight blues and night-time purples that lay the foundation for this piece. Against this nocturnal backdrop, bursts of golden amber and rich honey create a contrast that’s both bold and entrancing. The panther's fur comes alive with these vibrant colours, each patchwork shape adding to a mosaic that’s as unpredictable as it is beautiful. Adding to its modernity are streams of paint in luminescent ocean teal and deep coral pink that seem to drip from the creature's visage, suggesting motion and fluidity amidst its stoic pose. Stephen Ford’s work delves deep into our connection with nature's most formidable beings. His method—a fusion of spray paints in upwards of twenty colours and oil glazes—alongside unconventional tools like hands or paper towels, captures not only the physical essence but also the spirit of his subjects against stark backgrounds devoid of context. This choice thrusts the animal into prominence while inviting viewers on an introspective journey regarding humanity's place alongside these magnificent creatures. Owning 'Every Time The Sun Comes Up' isn’t just an acquisition; it’s an embrace of Ford’s emotive reverie which skilfully balances colour elation against darker environmental truths. This artwork invites you to reflect upon our relationship with wildlife while adding a powerful statement piece to your collection—an homage to both beauty and thought-provoking commentary on our coexistence with nature.
