Mackerel - Acrylic on canvas panel 60x60cm £545
“Mackerel” present a minimalist yet striking composition, featuring five mackerel aligned horizontally across the top of the canvas. Each fish is depicted with remarkable attention to detail, their heads straight down, creating a sense of individuality and movement despite their static arrangement. The mackerels shimmering scales catch light, displaying a palette of strong white, silvery blues, greens and touches of pink, accentuating their natural, iridescent beauty.
The background is a strong blue, that contrasts beautifully with the metallic sheen of the fish. This blue suggests the depths of the ocean or a clean, abstract plan that highlights the mackerel without distraction. The negative space below the heads enhances the composition’s balance, focusing attention on the fish and evoking a contemplative, almost serene atmosphere.
The overall effect is both modern and timeless, inviting the viewer to admire the simplicity and elegance of marine life.
This painting is available through The Bowie Gallery Totnes, info@artspaces.co.uk
