Shara Hughes
Broke, 2022
Oil, acrylic and dye on canvas
182.9 x 167.6 cm
72 x 66 in
72 x 66 in
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Broke depicts a tall, narrow island that juts forcefully from the sea, with slopes of emerald green carved with small plateaus that support yellow-tufted trees. The sky features waves of...
Broke depicts a tall, narrow island that juts forcefully from the sea, with slopes of emerald green carved with small plateaus that support yellow-tufted trees. The sky features waves of white and purple, a vivid complement to the greens and yellows on the islands, while the sea below creates a low horizon of intense blues. The title Broke suggests the islands at some point and pulled apart from each other, the result of an earthquake or cataclysm, and the vertiginous peaks imply geographical or emotional intensity. Yet the overall mood is of vibrant life: despite the sense of difficulty and isolation, there is a mood of pride and resilience.