”TEKAPO BLUE”
Oil on canvas 90 x 70cm (36 x 28 inches)
I travelled to Lake Tekapo, located in the South Island of Aeoteroa / New Zealand in 2009. I travelled alone from Cape Town with no idea what world would be awaiting me on the other side!
I was greeted by the most iridescent blue water I have ever seen! Lake Tekapo is known for its most unusually bright blue water. Its absolutely surreal! I learned that this colour is due to the reflection of the ice sediment within the water. During the spring season the wild open spaces also explode into a vast display of Lupin flowers. Offering up a feast for the eyes with a variety of shades of bright pinks, purples, whites and deep blue.
It is this unique image which inspired me to create this painting.
This work is framed in a white frame as shown in the insitu image below. Currently in New Zealand. Worldwide shipping available. Contact me here.
