Paula MacArthur

Firmly rooted in the tradition of memento mori, recent paintings zoom in on details supersize them, exaggerating their theatricality. These paintings maintain a quiet awareness of the current political and economic climate and are also joyous celebrations of colour and light. Taking inspiration from objects which resonate with important moments from my own own personal history, the paintings emphasise the metaphorical shadows which are necessary enable us to experience the light and invites us to consider the universal questions about what is most precious in life.