Thomas Lund-Lack
Skies and seas are the foundation of most of my paintings; capturing the movement of a wave or the light on clouds is in every sense a challenge and the moment when all the elements are in harmony is fleeting. When all these elusive features are brought together successfully in an attractive combination of colours and tones, reflective of many moods - then I am satisfied. To these elemental features I sometimes bring the romanticism of the rider and horse or just the horse on its own - capturing an impression of a moment in time and the interaction of colour, light and movement. The same passion for moments is to be found in many of my other paintings which portray drama, speed, grace or romance.It is perhaps ironic that some of my paintings contain military subjects, as it is not war that appeals to me but the machines. Machines are neutral and I tend to see them as iconic shapes, identifiable with defining moments of historical significance.
Undoubtedly they can also add dramatic narrative or be used to create interesting contradictions to my seas and skies, thus for all these reasons I use them as subjects for my paintings.
Growing up in the freedom of Hong Kong and New Zealand is a far cry from my life as a counter terrorist intelligence officer, which now seems a life-time away. Art has given me an opportunity to express myself with the thoughts and feelings of my unique experiences.
Free Spirits
Mclaren