There are many things that Australia is renowned for. Their wildlife like kangaroos and koalas, their poisonous snakes and spiders, but their rugged, vast and untamed wilderness is what really makes that country beautiful. The Australian Outback has its own magical pull, whether you are experiencing its wild beauty in person or staring at it in awe through Australian art. It can pull you in and hold you captured like a fly caught in a spider’s web. One such Australian artist, has made it his life mission to capture this raw beauty in his art. David Hart’s contemporary art made it possible for any person who hangs one of his masterpieces in a room, to feel like they’re right there in the Outback.
The Outback Through an Artist’s Lens
Though there are many terrains in the world where deserts can make you feel an intense sense of isolation or forests can give you a thrill of freedom, none can quite compare to the vast expanses of arid terrain of the Australian Outback. You might be tricked into thinking that this terrain is barren, but underneath its first layer, it’s teeming with life. From ochre-red sakes to green gumtrees, David Hart’s work captures it all and more – he captures the soul of the Outback. With each stroke of his brush on the canvas, you can feel the energy and life of this landscape, breathing in the untainted fresh air that escapes the city’s pollution.
Vibrant Colours that Tell Stories
David Hart is not shy to experiment with colours in his work. And there is no better muse than the Outback to showcase his extraordinary abilities. He knows exactly how to mirror the Australian sun-drenched horizons by using burnt oranges, dazzling yellows and bold reds. But his unapologetic use of colours takes second place as the reason why his work stands out from others is how he pours and captures emotions into every piece. You can feel in your soul how these colour combinations David Hart used elevated the Outback into becoming a great metaphor of tranquillity, resilience and vastness.
Inspiring a Connection with the Land
The Australian landscapes are much more than just snapshot sceneries. It holds captive freedom stories, history and (yes) for many a big sense of identity. David Heart’s work gives a nod, not only to the beauty of the Outback, but to the deeper connections that this land has with the Australian Indigenous heritage. So every time you look at one of his masterpieces, you will get a soul tug towards the cultural significance of the Outback.
Conclusion
David Heart’s Australian art is his emotional fueled love letter to the majestic Outback that praises its mysterious allure, vivid colours and its rugged beauty. Whether it’s patriarchy or a wishful dream that pulls you to own and showcase his pieces, David Heart’s work makes you experience the Australian landscapes not just as a piece of space, but as a living, breathing entity. Making you fall deeper in love with the beauty of the Outback.
