These two paintings are a pair, and were exhibited together also in my last exhibition, On the Edge II. They both originated from within a few metres of each other and were a result of a fishing trip in one of the mangrove estuaries on the western side of Fraser Island. Those reflections! I just couldn’t resist them. The water was so clear, still and inky dark, so the mirroring effect of the mangrove bank was fantastic. As the boat moved, slight ripples distorted the reflections, adding to the beauty of the scene. I have tried to capture its presence in both subjects by much the same method as the larger Reflection, only this time there are only two layers needed, transparent over opaque. They are not copies of photographs, they are my personal impressions, arrangements and colour interpretations of the subject. I hope to imbue my paintings with something more than a mere photographic representation. Something of the subjective essence that the object has and deserves.
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