The Chaos and The Calm - summer 2021

This theme of contrasts has always been important to me in my work. I love the clashing elements brought about by representing chaos and calm. Its also one of the key things that makes visiting the sea and beaches so memorable. Often you simply can't have one without the other. 

The Chaos and The Calm by artist Emma J Read

She sits still for just a second,
It's a place she loves
A place she craves
And just for that moment her gaze touches as far as the eye can see
The warm sun, the sea air, the cold water energises her soul

Laughter fills the air
The noise crashes in
The drama, the sticky hands, the pebbles in their shoes
Eyes are on high alert as they wade in deeper
With splashes, wild delight and waves that knock them off their feet

The sun is hot
The days exhausting 
Skin is dry and hair is wild
Fueled by ice cream, chips and seaside treats
It's now an effort to keep those eyes wide

Enjoy the quiet serenity and full blown energy 
Wrapped up in one
As it is without you chaos and calm of the sea 
Without these moments that exude life 
There would be much less of a reason to go.

I had such joy creating these paintings, with raw expressive marks and calm pockets of serenity. It is bold, dramatic and eye-catching.  
Making a real statement on your homes wall. 

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