Artist Profile Noushka Barnard
Noushka Barnard, Aerial Reverie, 2024, Digitally hand-drawn, to be printed on either white metal or acrylic/perspex with an aluminium sub-frame, 86.6″ x 59″ (2200 mm x 1500 mm).
Barnard’s sensitive, intricate lines prompt a quiet contemplation of nature’s complexities.
Artist Statement
Aerial Reverie aims to capture the quiet grace of nature, offering a moment of reflection. This piece aims to evoke the serene moments we experience in nature, drawing upon shared memories of leisurely summer afternoons near waterways and contemplative spring walks through meadows.
Through its delicate details and understated composition, the artwork speaks to the power of serenity. It reminds us that the smallest moments carry immense beauty and significance, but rarely for those who do not choose to notice. By immersing ourselves in the rhythm of the natural world, we rediscover a calmness that most often eludes us.
Aerial Reverie gently calls us to embrace the serene, fleeting wonders that surround us, to recognise life in all its forms, and to find solace in the quiet poetry of existence.
Artist Biography
My name is Noushka and I am deeply shaped by the profound questions philosophy has to offer. Originally feeling stifled by the structured grading of the traditional art education, I rediscovered my passion when I encountered philosophy’s open-ended exploration of reality and meaning. Each piece I create is a testament to that sense of curiosity, a blend of intricate lines and layered concepts that aim to provoke contemplation. Inspired by the pursuit of knowledge of complex realities, I let my art speak through patterns and textures, revealing a delicate dance of reality and imagination. At its core, my work is a testament to the idea that nothing is ever as simple as it seems, inviting viewers to look closer, question deeper, and uncover the hidden intricacies within.