Featured image: Rainforest Floor, Sue Burickson, 2020, mixed media on aquabord, 12 x 12 in. / 30.48 x 30.48 cm.
Sue Burickson's body of work is a vivid celebration of the tropical rainforest, a subject that she explores with an intensity of color and a complexity of composition that mirrors the natural world.
Sue Burickson is an artist celebrated for her vivid mixed media depictions of tropical rainforests, capturing their dynamic life and vibrant ecosystems.
Her pieces, "Tropical Rainforest: Coral Ibis and Frogs," "Monkeys Tropical Rainforest," and "Tropical Rainforest Two Trees," are rendered on aquabord — a surface that allows her mixed media approach to flourish, capturing the essence of the rainforest's vibrant and dynamic ecosystem.
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Tropical Rainforest: Coral Ibis and Frogs, Sue Burickson, 2020, mixed media on aquabord, 24 x 18 in. / 60.96 x 45.72 cm.
This piece is a masterful representation of biodiversity. The coral ibis, a splash of vivid red, draws the eye immediately, standing as a sentinel amid the greens and blues of the watery stones. The frogs, less conspicuous, invite a closer look, rewarding the viewer with a sense of discovery. Burickson's layering technique and the reflective quality of the aquabord give life to the still waters, suggesting movement beneath the calm surface.
Monkeys Tropical Rainforest, Sue Burickson, 2021, mixed media on aquabord, 24 x 18 in. / 60.96 x 45.72 cm.
With "Monkeys Tropical Rainforest," Burickson captures the playful spirit and agile movement of its subjects. The monkeys are almost camouflaged within the dense foliage, their forms emerging from the shadows and intertwined branches. The use of light and dark not only suggests the depth of the rainforest but also the elusive nature of its inhabitants, offering a snapshot of life high above the forest floor.
Tropical Rainforest Two Trees, Sue Burickson, 2022, mixed media on aquabord, 24 x 18 in. / 60.96 x 45.72 cm.
The final piece, "Tropical Rainforest Two Trees," stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of the rainforest. The two trees, anchored in rich greenery, reach upwards, their bark textures rendered with painstaking detail. The interplay of light filtering through the leaves creates a sense of serenity and timelessness, a forest unbothered by the world beyond.
Sue Burickson's rainforest series transports the viewer into the heart of the jungle, offering a window into a world teeming with life. Her use of mixed media on aquabord creates a textural depth that breathes life into each scene, inviting the observer to not just see, but to experience the lushness of the tropical rainforest. Through her work, Burickson not only pays homage to the beauty and complexity of these ecosystems but also reminds us of the intrinsic value they hold within our planet's tapestry of life.
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Chaos in Beauty, Sue Burickson, 2022, mixed media on aquabord, 48 x 36 in. / 121.92 x 91.44 cm.
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