Serpent Slalom

Kirsty Black

Sweeping black curves weave through turquoise and sunny yellow in a lively dance of colour.

In Serpent Slalom, Kirsty Black layers bold, looping brushstrokes over a pale ground. Fine orange and pink lines cut across the curves, while scattered dots add playful pauses. The contrast between dark marks and bright colour gives the composition a strong sense of movement.

Kirsty’s accompanying story—“All it took was a swish of his tail and Seth was off!”—suggests a character darting through the painting. The winding forms invite viewers to follow his imagined path or discover an adventure of their own.

This painting would bring colour and character to an entranceway, living room or home office, with its bold lines sitting beautifully alongside natural timber and neutral walls.

Playful · Bold · Energetic
Acrylic on canvas · 50.8 cm wide × 61 cm high × 3 cm deep · 2022