I’ve just added a new digital piece to the gallery! This artwork reimagines the historic Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin—originally photographed in October 2013—through the vibrant, expressive lens of Henri Matisse and Fauvism.
Instead of a standard landscape, this piece breaks down the classic West Yorkshire waterway into bold color blocks, defined lines, and a playful palette. Warm ochre stonework, rich teal and ultramarine waters, and vivid autumn greens transform the docked narrowboats and canal basin into a lively, modern scene while keeping the heart of Calderdale intact.
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