It might have squawked. I can’t remember. But as the gull alights from the heavy beams on the pier, with open wings and a raised foot, it gives a slight impression of the scene from the historic painting,The Scream, by Edvard Munch.
Gull on New Brighton Pier is an experiment with iridescent acrylic paint, capturing an image of a gull in motion. There is an illusion of movement as the painting is viewed from different angles and reflects the light.
This work is being exhibited in the Ashburton Society of Arts’ 61st Annual Exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery from 7 July to 1 August 2025.
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