Stillness (diptych)

Artist: Lucy MacQueen
Medium: Acrylic and gold leaf on wooden panel
Dimension: 48 x 36 x 2 in
 
Stillness invites the viewer into a moment of quiet suspension, where land, water, and sky dissolve into a luminous, meditative whole. Spanning two panels, the diptych format creates a gentle visual rhythm—subtle shifts in tone and reflection encouraging the eye to move slowly, deliberately, from one surface to the next.
 
Soft atmospheric grays and muted neutrals hover above expansive fields of gold leaf, which mirror the qualities of water and light rather than describing them literally. Delicate linear elements—suggestive of reeds or branches—anchor the composition, offering a quiet sense of place while preserving an open, contemplative space.
 
The gold leaf responds continuously to its environment, catching and refracting light throughout the day. As conditions change, so does the work, reinforcing the artist’s interest in impermanence, memory, and the beauty found in moments of pause.
 
Why collectors are drawn to Stillness:
Diptych format adds scale, presence, and architectural interest
A refined balance of abstraction and landscape
Gold leaf creates a dynamic, ever-changing surface
Ideal for serene interiors: bedrooms, living spaces, or quiet entryways
Signed original artwork; no prints or reproductions
 
Stillness is not a depiction of a place, but a state of mind. A visual exhale. A reminder that beauty often lives in the spaces where nothing is asked of us.