Intriguing contemporary art by Marion Hedger

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My painting is an explosion of energy, where bold reds and oranges radiate warmth and intensity, contrasted by cool blues and soft yellows. I love how the dynamic movement of lines and shapes suggests a journey—paths intertwining, diverging, and reconnecting in an intricate dance. There’s a sense of mystery within the layered textures and gestural marks, as if inviting the viewer to step into an unknown space. I see it as a threshold, a gateway to something beyond, where emotions, memories, and possibilities blend into a vibrant, expressive narrative.   Entrance to Unknown Worlds Acrylic on canvas Framed in a deep black float frame.   Shipping depends on [...]

There’s a moment in the creative process when I stop trying to control what’s happening on the canvas and instead, begin to follow where the painting wants to go. This piece, Entrance to the Unknown, emerged from one of those moments. It started with bold blocks of colour—burnt oranges, deep purples, and luminous aqua—and then something shifted. I found myself layering soft curves, unexpected lines, and textured paths that refused to stay within boundaries. It was no longer about composition or form. It became about energy, about motion, about being led.   This painting is very much about the feeling of navigating chaos [...]

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Where do you get your inspiration from?   Many of the colours I use in my abstract art are inspired by the colours in my garden particularly in spring. Living in a warm and arid climate (southern France) my garden springs to life in spring - literally. In March, April an June there is a passing parade of colours from the daffodils, tulips and dutch irises through to the blues of the agapanthus, scattered around the garden, from mid June. I admit, I'm a plant aholic and can't go past a flower stand without finding something I can find a space for.   At the [...]

I switch between working with acrylic and oil and cold wax (OCW) to stop me getting bored with one medium. My work looks different depending on the medium. My acrylics are smoother and have more luminosity, while my OCW paintings have more texture which I love. [...]

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