Leaf Runner

This artwork presents a striking image of a human figure, formed by intertwining green and silver ribbons, in a dynamic pose of running or leaping, reaching out towards a white bird in flight. The background transitions from a deep reddish-brown at the bottom to a lighter, almost peach hue at the top, suggesting a dawn or dusk sky. The figure’s posture conveys a sense of urgency and aspiration, as if striving to connect with the bird, symbolizing freedom, transcendence, or a goal just out of reach. The use of intertwined ribbons to construct the human form gives it an ethereal, almost plant-like quality, blending elements of nature and human ambition. This interplay between the grounded, earthly tones of the background and the fluid, airy depiction of the human and bird suggests a narrative of aspiration and the perpetual human pursuit of dreams and ideals, highlighting themes of freedom, connection, and the unity of humanity with nature.

Artist: Richard Webber
Dimensions: 156cm (W) x 95cm (H)
Orientation: Landscape
Medium: Acrylic on stretched canvas
Style: Abstract Expressionism
Year: 2023
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Framed: Yes