Bondi Bathers – 106x126cm

LEAH Ramage
SOL SOLACE

This collection exudes the vibrancy and energy of sun-soaked days. Each piece evokes a
longing for summer, from beach scenes, people pool side and activities bathed in warm
sunlight, it is a celebration of warm weather, sun kissed skin and the essence of balmy days.
So much inspiration from my creative practice comes from moments by the water. When I
am at the water’s edge, my brain shuts down, I feel connected and I can get into this sort of
meditative state where I am able to forget the world and everything that’s going on.
‘Sol Solace’ reflects the warmth, light and meditative state I experience at moments
surrounded by water. Inspired by the quiet beauty of sun-soaked moments by the ocean or
poolside, where light and water create a harmonious dance of colour and reflection. I explore
the balance between solitude and connection, painting vibrant, sunlit scenes to capture the
serenity of being immersed in the outdoors.

Using layered brush strokes, an eye for detail and a luminous colour palette, I aim to capture
the stillness found in those sun-soaked moments of solitude that invite calm and reflection.
It is an escape of both the physical and the psychological.

Leah’s works push the boundaries of watercolour, magically capturing the
transparency of water and fleeting moments. Australian culture is explored through
coastal landscapes, ocean rock pools and moments of people captured doing
everyday life. Through vibrant, ocean inspired works, Leah aims to inspire a deeper
connection to the natural world while educating viewers about the importance of
protecting it.