Emil Conway

Fallen Tree

Jackson's Art Prize 2025
Acrylic, Pencil
Paper
100 x 70 cm

“This piece captures a suspended moment where a fallen tree lies submerged in a still lake, bridging the boundary between reflection and surface. There’s no sense of time or reality here, just a dreamlike interaction between nature and its surroundings. The strong red ground unifies the scene, connecting small details and creating harmony between the natural elements. The composition explores contrasts: the stillness of the water against the dynamic lines of the fallen branches, and the balance between the surreal and the real. It also hints at human influence, with the defined pathways and managed landscape framing the wild, unplanned beauty of the submerged tree. Negative space and subtle contrasts enhance the layered realities above and below the surface, giving the piece its surreal haze and timeless quality.”