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G81A The Migraine Tree Oil on canvas board Feb to Mar 2006 Size 234x336 mm

About this painting This powerful painting was painted for the 2006 The Migraine Action Association art competition. The eye motif is reproduced throughout the picture, like a theme in a musical symphony, so I called the use of an image in this way "symphonic painting". This idea stemmed from the influence of fractal computer graphics, where similar shapes can repeat smaller and smaller within each other, each slightly different. The same effect can be seen in natural objects such as ferns and clouds. This picture was awarded first prize. Apart from a headache, migraine sufferers can see zig zag and black and white checkerboard patterns. The lightning shock of pain, burning through a hopeless figure, emanates from a stormy sky to lights up this overt representation of a headache.

Awards and Exhibitions 2006: Migraine Action Association Open Art Competition (1st prize). 2007: Bickerton Summer Art Exhibition 2007 (exhibited).

The Migraine Tree Price: £475 This painting is framed. Click here for ordering information