In Softplay IV, Lucy du Sautoy captures a fleeting rural moment as though seen through softened memory, rendered delicately in oil on canvas. The landscape appears just out of reach—blurred, luminous, and atmospheric—while the handwritten “Hi” on the surface introduces a quiet, human interruption into the scene.
Working within a contemporary realism landscape approach, du Sautoy gently disrupts traditional representation. The forms of hedgerows, fields, and distant structures are recognisable yet softened into painterly abstraction, echoing the sensation of looking through misted glass. This subtle distortion becomes central to the work, shifting the focus from precise observation to emotional perception.
The colour palette is fresh and natural, with layered greens and soft yellows suggesting open countryside under a clear blue sky. These tones are balanced by cooler shadows and diffused light, creating a calm, immersive atmosphere. This is an original work, available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art and online, offering a quietly evocative reflection on place and memory.
| Dimensions | 60 × 60 × 3 cm |
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