Memories Oil

Contemporary Impressionism.

A young woman stands before Monet's iconic water lily pond, her hands clasped thoughtfully at her chest, her gaze lifted in quiet reverie. Behind her, the famous scene unfolds in shimmering impressionistic brushwork—water lilies floating on luminous blue-violet water, weeping willows cascading in vertical strokes of green and gold, their reflections dancing across the pond's surface.
Painted in a loose impressionistic style using the Alla Prima technique, the work captures both a physical place and an emotional moment. Visible, energetic brushstrokes create rhythm and movement, particularly in the water and foliage where light seems to flicker and shimmer. The artist's sophisticated colour sense shines through unexpected harmonies—cool blues and violets playing against warm greens and yellows.
This painting represents the artist's ongoing dialogue with Giverny, Monet's garden that has inspired an extensive body of her work. Here, the introduction of the contemplative figure adds a new dimension—she becomes a bridge between viewer and scene, embodying the reverence and wonder that this legendary garden continues to inspire. The title "Memories" suggests both personal reflection and the collective cultural memory of this sacred space in art history.

Chunky canvas, painted around the edges to provide a contemporary unframed statement piece.

Zoe is an award winning artist and her paintings are in many public and private collections around the world.