Title: Ancestral Lineage
Artist: Archie Kilmor
Medium: Matte Canvas Print
Description:
"Ancestral Lineage" by Archie Kilmor is a profound and visually captivating artwork that explores the deep-rooted connections of the Coastal Scots, Irish, and Hebridean Island peoples. This piece encapsulates the essence of life, evolution, and genetic heritage, intertwining historical and biological themes with the artist’s profound spiritual beliefs.
Kilmor's intricate design captures the swirling and spiraling shapes that are emblematic of the Gaelic cultural imagination. The use of vibrant blues represents the omnipresent ocean that has shaped the lives and identities of these coastal communities since the last Ice Age. The spiral sun symbolizes God, radiating life and wisdom, with a salmon fish—a revered symbol of knowledge in Gaelic mythology—embedded within its rays.
The artwork serves as a visual narrative of creation, evolution, and the enduring quest for truth and wisdom, reflecting Kilmor's deep personal connection to his ancestral heritage and his vision for the future.
Technical Analysis
Period and Style:
"Ancestral Lineage" is a contemporary piece that melds abstract expressionism with symbolic representation. It conveys complex themes through its dynamic use of color and form, embodying both the historical and the spiritual.
Colors:
The artwork predominantly features shades of blue, symbolizing the ocean, interspersed with vibrant orange and yellow hues representing the sun and life. The colors evoke a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer into the intricate interplay of shapes and symbols.
Lead Lines:
The composition is guided by spiral and swirling lines that direct the viewer’s eye throughout the piece. These lines reflect the cyclical nature of time and the continuous flow of life, history, and knowledge.
Negative Space:
Negative space is utilized to create contrast and emphasize the intricate patterns and symbols within the artwork. This technique enhances the visual impact and allows the vibrant colors and shapes to stand out.
Shapes:
Circular and spiral shapes dominate the piece, representing the sun, ocean, and the interconnectedness of life. The inclusion of the salmon fish within the sun’s rays adds a layer of symbolic meaning, highlighting the pursuit of wisdom and truth.
Focal Point:
The central spiral sun serves as the focal point, drawing the viewer's attention and symbolizing the source of life and knowledge. The surrounding blue and orange patterns create a harmonious balance, keeping the viewer’s eye engaged.
Engagement and Movement:
The dynamic interplay of shapes, colors, and lines creates a sense of movement, guiding the viewer’s eye across the artwork. The intricate details and symbolic elements encourage viewers to explore and interpret the deeper meanings within the piece.
Specifications
- Materials: Cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)
- Support: Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners
- Hanging: Back hanging included for convenient placement
- Frame: Inner frame made with profile radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Size Tolerance: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance of +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
Available Sizes
- 18″ x 12″ (457.2 mm x 304.8 mm)
- 20″ x 10″ (508 mm x 254 mm)
- 24″ x 16″ (609.6 mm x 406.4 mm)
- 36″ x 24″ (914.4 mm x 609.6 mm)
- 48″ x 32″ (1219.2 mm x 812.8 mm)
Size Table
| |
18″ x 12″ (Horizontal) |
20" x 10" (Horizontal) |
24″ x 16″ (Horizontal) |
36″ x 24″ (Horizontal) |
48″ x 32″ (Horizontal) |
| Width, in |
18.00 |
20.00 |
24.00 |
36.00 |
48.00 |
| Height, in |
12.00 |
10.00 |
16.00 |
24.00 |
32.00 |
| Depth, in |
1.25 |
1.25 |
1.25 |
1.25 |
1.25 |
EU representative: Not Hunters Art, nothuntersart.usa@gmail.com, 16 Springvale Street, Gold Coast, QLD, 4226, AU
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
