{"product_id":"lisa-rees-verdant-reverie","title":"Lisa Rees - Verdant Reverie","description":"\u003cp\u003eVerdant Reverie began with the idea of a woman whose identity is never fully revealed. By turning the figure away from the viewer, I wanted her story to remain open, she could represent strength, transformation, possibility, or simply a private moment of becoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs I worked, the gown became increasingly important. I built its sweeping form through layers of acrylic and sculptural texture, allowing areas of colour and gold leaf to break apart and move beyond the figure. I was interested in the contrast between her stillness and the sense of movement surrounding her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI want the viewer to notice that tension: the composed figure against something far more expressive and expansive. The gold catches and changes with the light, so the artwork never appears completely static. Ultimately, I hope the viewer brings something of their own experience to the woman and imagines the story that exists beyond what is shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Rees\u003c\/strong\u003e, Verdant Reverie\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic, sculptural mixed media and gold leaf on canvas\u003cbr\u003e122 × 91 × 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eArtist location: Bonnet Bay, NSW\u003cbr\u003eNoosa Art Prize 2026 Finalist, catalogue no. 49\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Non Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":48491517477090,"sku":null,"price":7150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6246\/7298\/files\/whfm3fyuVX3RY0saf68WxrKmAHPez2pfVbFSj5vV.jpg?v=1790147224","url":"https:\/\/thenongallery.com.au\/products\/lisa-rees-verdant-reverie","provider":"The Non Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}