{"product_id":"west-gate-freeway-portal","title":"West Gate Freeway Portal","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘West Gate Freeway Portal’ is a recent addition to my Melbourne Icons series of paintings which include historic and contemporary buildings, bridges, structures and signs.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eApart from the beauty of these structures, I am also inspired by the way in which their angles and curves can frame or link their surroundings - visually as well as physically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUsing a hard edge, minimalist style, vibrant colour and bold composition, my work is generally underpinned by the concept of ‘less is more’.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere I have chosen what may be perceived as a banal image familiar to Melbourne drivers and emphasised its striking form and angles by placing it against a vivid blue background.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn addition, the painting utilises a reduced but contrasting colour scheme and limited details. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere are no cars on the freeway, nor buildings in the distance. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConsequently, the dramatic nature of the composition is emphasised.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMeanwhile, the inclusion of a singular clump of foliage provides a softening element amongst the relative severity of the remaining forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marian Quigley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52864815661167,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2078\/9615\/files\/69164a62e1b8ea140711df10_west-gate-freeway-portal-marian-quigley_1774847319052.jpg?v=1774847438","url":"https:\/\/www.theonlineartgallery.com.au\/products\/west-gate-freeway-portal","provider":"The Online Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}