Surge
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Artwork Details
61x61cm. Acrylic and sand on 100% recycled plastic canvas, framed in a raw oak float frame.
Created with Australian-made, eco-friendly, zero VOC, and cruelty-free paints, impasto medium, and matte varnish. The canvas is 100% made from recycled plastic.
Description
Movement, momentum, and subtle strength — Surge captures the collective motion of a large mob of sheep making their way across a dry, sun-drenched landscape. Viewed from above, the canvas is alive with direction and energy, like the land itself is pulsing beneath their hooves. This is a piece that doesn’t sit still — it draws you in with its flow.
Built in warm yellow and orange earth tones, the artwork evokes the feeling of grasslands drying off after a long summer — parched, textural, and rich in tonal variation. Across this backdrop, the sheep stretch upwards through the composition, repeating like a natural pattern, forming lines and clusters that speak to instinct, habit, and quiet force. While inspired by real-world imagery, Surge isn't a literal scene — it’s a magnified moment, a stylised echo of nature’s rhythm.
The texture plays a leading role in this work. Using a mix of acrylic and sand, the landscape has been built with dry brushing and sponging techniques to create a soft but gritty ground. The sheep themselves are formed with impasto acrylic applied through a piping bag — raised from the surface just enough to catch the light and cast tiny shadows, giving a sense of presence and movement. It’s a piece that rewards closer inspection, especially with the subtle addition of sheep tracks — a final detail that adds cohesion and depth, anchoring the whole composition.
At its core, Surge is about movement and momentum — not chaos, but quiet power. It speaks to the strength found in rhythm and repetition, and the beauty of many small forces working together. The dust trails, the earthy colours, and the directional flow all create a sense of grounded energy, like something stirring just beneath the surface.
Mid-sized and warm in palette, this artwork complements a range of interiors. It enhances a space without overpowering it — perfect for those seeking a piece that carries both presence and peace. Surge brings the story of the land indoors — textured, grounded, and full of motion.
Exhibition Information
This piece is part of Ascend, Elyssa Storey's second solo exhibition — a celebration of Australia's natural textures, strength, and beauty as seen from above. The exhibition can be viewed at Rosnay Organic’s Cellar Door during opening hours. Learn more about the Ascend Exhibition here: https://www.elyssastoreyartist.com.au/event-details/elyssa-storey-solo-exhibition
Exhibition Dates:
- Official opening: May 4th at Rosnay Organic, Canowindra
Open for viewing: May 2nd – May 27th
Shipping & Pickup
Pickup: Free pickup is available from Temora or Canowindra, NSW, after the exhibition closes. (Delivery available locally if you're along Elyssa’s travel path — just reach out to confirm!)
Shipping: Available Australia-wide (and internationally on request).
Your artwork will be professionally packaged, fully insured, and sent with a signature on delivery for complete peace of mind. Shipping is quoted separately based on your location and the size of the piece, ensuring a tailored and secure service. Many collectors choose to have their artwork shipped — it’s simple, secure, and handled with care from studio to doorstep.
Email contact@elyssastoreyartist.com.au or message my Facebook/Instagram account if you would like more photos or have any questions!
All of my original art and art reprints are signed with an ‘S’ logo. This logo was the Storey family brand used by my Great-Grandfather, on what is now my Grandparent's cattle farm. The farm has been in the Storey name since the mid-19th century however the brand was only in use from roughly the 1930s to the 1960s on sheep. After shearing, the brand was dipped in dye and pressed to the sheep’s hind quarter. It would stain the wool for quite some time and be used to identify the sheep if they strayed.
I have immense pride in my origin, and I love that I am able to attach a piece of family history to the art that I create. I strongly believe that when purchasing art, it is incredibly important to feel a strong sense of passion from the artist through the painting. I hope that combining my lineage with my art expresses this connection.
