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Emergence is about the transformative power of struggle and growth. It symbolizes the process of rising from hidden depths, where moments of darkness and uncertainty slowly give way to light and clarity. The piece reflects the idea that, through challenges and adversity, we begin to emerge into a stronger, more self-aware version of ourselves. It highlights the beauty in evolution, where even from difficult beginnings, we can rise toward hope and renewal.
Emergence is a response to the healing process beginning a visual representation of transition, renewal, and the quiet strength found in transformation. The darkness remains at the bottom of the canvas, while the light takes precedence, symbolizing the shift from struggle to clarity. The intention is to evoke a sense of unfolding or revealing the feeling of rising from beneath the surface, stepping into something new. The textured base, created with modeling paste and wall plaster, mirrors the contrasts of life the roughness of hardship and the smoothness of healing. Layers of teal, muted blues, greys, and soft greens were applied in fluid motions, allowing the colors to blend organically, capturing the natural ebb and flow of change.
The gold leaf metallic accents act as glimpses of light breaking through, embodying resilience and the emergence of hope. The organic forms carved with a palette knife reflect the movement of water and clouds - symbols of fluidity, adaptability, and growth. At its core, Emergence is about stepping forward, embracing the unknown, and allowing light to take its place where darkness once resided. The composition, while refined and balanced, retains its sense of motion - a reminder that healing is not a static state but an ever-evolving process of becoming.
Artist: Natalie Bell
Dimensions: 30cm x 40cm
Year: 2025
Frame: Without frame
Technique: Acrylics, Modelling Paste, Wall Platser
Emergence is about the transformative power of struggle and growth. It symbolizes the process of rising from hidden depths, where moments of darkness and uncertainty slowly give way to light and clarity. The piece reflects the idea that, through challenges and adversity, we begin to emerge into a stronger, more self-aware version of ourselves. It highlights the beauty in evolution, where even from difficult beginnings, we can rise toward hope and renewal.
Emergence is a response to the healing process beginning a visual representation of transition, renewal, and the quiet strength found in transformation. The darkness remains at the bottom of the canvas, while the light takes precedence, symbolizing the shift from struggle to clarity. The intention is to evoke a sense of unfolding or revealing the feeling of rising from beneath the surface, stepping into something new. The textured base, created with modeling paste and wall plaster, mirrors the contrasts of life the roughness of hardship and the smoothness of healing. Layers of teal, muted blues, greys, and soft greens were applied in fluid motions, allowing the colors to blend organically, capturing the natural ebb and flow of change.
The gold leaf metallic accents act as glimpses of light breaking through, embodying resilience and the emergence of hope. The organic forms carved with a palette knife reflect the movement of water and clouds - symbols of fluidity, adaptability, and growth. At its core, Emergence is about stepping forward, embracing the unknown, and allowing light to take its place where darkness once resided. The composition, while refined and balanced, retains its sense of motion - a reminder that healing is not a static state but an ever-evolving process of becoming.
Artist: Natalie Bell
Dimensions: 30cm x 40cm
Year: 2025
Frame: Without frame
Technique: Acrylics, Modelling Paste, Wall Platser