A visceral riot of intense colour, Ed Raybould creates arresting paintings inspired by 1970s Italian film. Amid swathes of saturated, burning reds, expressive brushstrokes leap across the canvas, conveying movement and energy through aggressive mark-making and layering. Furthermore, ghostly hollow figures dance through the composition, creating a dreamlike, surreal landscape.
Inspired by the eerie affect created by films such as ‘Suspiria’ and ‘Deep Red’ through the use of colour and twisted non-reality. I exaggerate the language of paint and proportions to create a striking eeriness behind the figure.
Medium: Oil on linen
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
