'Swelter', original painting
'Swelter', original painting
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About the Art
Crafted by Tif Choate in 2021, "Swelter" 48 x 60 inch canvas work.
'Swelter' by Tif Choate, embodies a halcyon yet weary essence of the female figure by capturing the raw resilience, vulnerability, and strength of womanhood. Set in a colorful, wild landscape with an intense sun blazing upon a her, the piece reflects the tension between external pressures and inner endurance, a theme deeply tied to the lived experiences of women navigating adversity. The cool blues of the figure’s skin contrast with the radiant, surreal world around her, symbolizing both self-preservation and the transformative power of feminine identity in the face of challenge.
Swelter is a striking self-portrait born from the chaos of the 2021 wildfires, created with acrylic, oil pastels, and ink. The nude figure sits in quiet resistance, shading herself from a surreal, blazing sun. Her skin, painted in cool blues and soft, smoky hues, contrasts with the fiery landscape that swirls around her in bold reds, oranges, and deep violets.
The world of Swelter is both dreamlike and searing—textures crackle, colors pulse, and shadows stretch. It captures the tension between exhaustion and endurance, a moment of stillness amid overwhelming heat. A meditation on resilience, Swelter transforms destruction into something hauntingly beautiful.
Materials
Painting is executed on 48 x 60x1.5 inches Pro-Edge canvas, using Professional Acrylic paint, oil pastels, and ink, and is protected with a glaze of UV varnish and secured with hanging wire. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and is signed by the artist on the back.
Shipping
Shipping is available within the USA. Oversized paintings are rolled and shipped in a tube, while smaller paintings come mounted on a wooden frame and packaged in secure boxes.
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