SILVA LUNA — meaning forest moon in Latin — is a quiet contemplation of the bush under the gentle gaze of a daytime moon. This series distills the atmosphere of the forest into solitary tree forms, emerging from softened backgrounds that evoke stillness and calm. Rooted in both observation and memory, these works invite viewers to reflect on the quiet resonance of place—where land, light, and time gently overlap.
In contrast to the shifting energy of seasonal change seen in Forest Glow, Silva Luna leans into the still, breath-held quality of the in-between—the moment just before or just after something stirs. Through soft brushwork and a muted, layered palette, I aim to hold that suspended moment where the landscape feels both familiar and dreamlike. The simplified compositions offer space for reflection, suggesting a sense of presence and quiet watching.
While the trees stand alone, they carry with them the rhythms of the larger ecosystem—cycles of growth, pause, and transformation. The pale trunks and branching forms hint at resilience and grace, shaped over time by the elements and the land. These paintings are not so much depictions as they are evocations—of solitude, of quiet illumination, and of the delicate, often unnoticed dialogue between earth and sky.
Available at Greenhouse Interiors. https://greenhouseinteriors.com.au/collections/helen-otway-artworks
In contrast to the shifting energy of seasonal change seen in Forest Glow, Silva Luna leans into the still, breath-held quality of the in-between—the moment just before or just after something stirs. Through soft brushwork and a muted, layered palette, I aim to hold that suspended moment where the landscape feels both familiar and dreamlike. The simplified compositions offer space for reflection, suggesting a sense of presence and quiet watching.
While the trees stand alone, they carry with them the rhythms of the larger ecosystem—cycles of growth, pause, and transformation. The pale trunks and branching forms hint at resilience and grace, shaped over time by the elements and the land. These paintings are not so much depictions as they are evocations—of solitude, of quiet illumination, and of the delicate, often unnoticed dialogue between earth and sky.
Available at Greenhouse Interiors. https://greenhouseinteriors.com.au/collections/helen-otway-artworks
