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No. 22Finalist · Noosa Art Prize 2026
Extended Light (Cobalt Violet)
Andy Harwood
Bardon, QLD
Artist statement
My work ‘Extended Light (Cobalt Violet)’, centres on the balancing of chaos and order. By manipulating the mechanics of vision through precise geometry and tonal gradients, I aim to conceptualize the sensation of a ruminating mind in flux. The painting acts as a visual catalyst—interfering with spatial planes to engage the viewers’ subconscious and evoke a deep, emotive response that bridges the gap between strict mathematical structure and the fluid nature of human existence. Contrasting hard-edge geometric forms alongside soft, translucent, painterly gradients, infuse the static canvas with a kinetic energy, producing a reverberating hum of light, space, and colour.