View in a Space
Ahead Only 2025
by Richard Thackham
Mixed Media on Gesso wooden panel (A gesso primed plywood panel)
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h 59 x w 56 x d 6 cm h 23.2 x w 22 x d 2.4 in |
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Description
This painting, titled “Ahead only”, is the Gloucester Road in Bristol, it depicts an urban street scene rendered in a loose, impressionistic style. The painting is made of many layers, starting with acrylic and collage and then finish with oil.
The image features a central road that gently curves to the left, leading the viewer's eye toward the distance. A tall, leafless tree dominates the middle of the composition, acting as a striking vertical element against the more geometric urban backdrop.
To the right, there's a row of buildings, with one particularly prominent turquoise-colored structure in the foreground, featuring a doorway and large windows. To the left, buildings are painted in darker tones, and there's a distinct bright yellow building that draws attention. The sky is painted with light pastel hues, giving the scene a soft, diffused light, suggesting early morning.
Overall, the mood is contemplative, quiet, and slightly nostalgic, capturing a seemingly ordinary urban moment with artistic sensitivity.