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Lot 20 – Painting: Cape IX
Framed 1700mm x 940mm
Description
Media: Acrylic on linen
Dimensions: Framed 1700mm x 940mm
This large piece captures the dwindling light of the sun setting after a hot day, casting its golden glow across the landscape. This light illuminates the stratified cliffs, which are made up of sandstone, river gravel and pumice. These sediments were deposited over a period between 300,000 and 1 million years ago. It marks the latest addition to Helmore’s ongoing series of Cape Kidnappers works. In his signature style, Helmore builds and intensifies both volume and structure through the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, while bold graphic disruptions create a striking balance between abstraction and figuration. Revered as a symbol of home and connection, this iconic landscape holds profound significance for many in the region. The scene also stands as a vivid testament to Hawke’s Bay’s esteemed reputation as a world-class wine-producing region, encapsulating its temperate climate, abundant sunshine and distinctive mineral-rich soils. A solitary car parked on the beach imparts a sense of scale while simultaneously reflecting the casual yet pragmatic spirit of the area’s inhabitants.
Media: Acrylic on linen
Dimensions: Framed 1700mm x 940mm
This large piece captures the dwindling light of the sun setting after a hot day, casting its golden glow across the landscape. This light illuminates the stratified cliffs, which are made up of sandstone, river gravel and pumice. These sediments were deposited over a period between 300,000 and 1 million years ago. It marks the latest addition to Helmore’s ongoing series of Cape Kidnappers works. In his signature style, Helmore builds and intensifies both volume and structure through the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, while bold graphic disruptions create a striking balance between abstraction and figuration. Revered as a symbol of home and connection, this iconic landscape holds profound significance for many in the region. The scene also stands as a vivid testament to Hawke’s Bay’s esteemed reputation as a world-class wine-producing region, encapsulating its temperate climate, abundant sunshine and distinctive mineral-rich soils. A solitary car parked on the beach imparts a sense of scale while simultaneously reflecting the casual yet pragmatic spirit of the area’s inhabitants.