Simon Garden
Swing
| price | £ 6800 |
|---|---|
| type | Oil |
| size | 26 x 25 inches |
| location | Bath 01225 332223 |
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Swing is a serene and poetic example of Simon Garden’s distinctive contribution to Contemporary British Art. A solitary figure sits on a suspended swing beneath a magnificent, sculptural tree whose Read more
roots anchor deeply into the earth and whose canopy spreads protectively overhead. The scene is bathed in soft, pastel light, creating an atmosphere of stillness and gentle contemplation.
Garden’s textured brushwork gives the tree a tactile, almost ancient presence, while the simplified forms and harmonious palette heighten the dreamlike quality of the composition. The figure on the swing introduces a quiet narrative moment — a pause, a memory, or a fleeting sense of freedom — rendered with Garden’s characteristic blend of mystery and emotional subtlety.
Celebrated as a leading British Artist, Garden is known for transforming familiar motifs into symbolic, imaginative landscapes. Swing exemplifies his ability to balance the real and the surreal, inviting viewers into a world shaped by colour, texture and quiet storytelling.
Swing is available exclusively from Red Rag Gallery, specialists in British Art.
