Fishing in the Shallows

Description

Acrylic on Canvas, 90cmx112cm

Fishing in the Shallows was created using a mix of acrylic flow, traditional acrylic techniques, highlighted with touches of iridescent and gold paint. I tried to capture the Great Egret's intense gaze and its characteristic knife-like beak as it attempts to eat the unexpectedly large meal. The conflicting narratives underlying the scene are palpable: on one hand, the possibility of the fish being too large and escaping, and on the other, the Egret manages to swallow its prey. This tension invites viewers to decide what they wish the outcome to be.