Ramada Diplomat Hotel
Canberra

‘At the Falling of the Afternoon’

An extra large dyptich (1.8 x 1.5m) to bring depth and richness to the dining/bar area, responding to the existing decor.

Given that this is a space for sitting and relaxing, I wanted to create a sense of immersion in the forest - for guests to feel they could step in and settle comfortably on the grass, or were looking through a window into serene surrounds.

The piece also needed to reflect the grandeur and gravitas of the hotel, and communicate with the vast room and high, open cieling space above. Hence long lines and deep tones from dark wood to bronze, copper and blues.

The composition thrusts the trees forward into the room, then takes the eye back into the forest depths. The largest tree echos a Corinthian column and, like temple columns, does not taper inward at the top - creating an other-wordly sensation, and designed for viewing upward from a seated position at the dining tables.

A lack of painted sky allowed the open space above to act as sky (communicating with the second floor rooms), while the tree trunks take the eye up and out through the space.

Framing by Discount Framing Gallery Belconnen. Bronze-stained oak, two pieces.