Northern Frontier | 36" x 36"
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Northern Frontier | 36" x 36"
Rod Charlesworth
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About the Artwork
Northern Frontier is a 36" × 36" oil on canvas by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1959). Charlesworth’s work is grounded in decades of observing forest structure, northern light, and the varied terrain of British Columbia. His practice combines small, patterned strokes with a heightened seasonal palette informed by direct outdoor study and long-term studio refinement.
The painting centres on a lake bordered by islands and narrow coniferous trees, viewed from a foreground of shrubs and low vegetation. Horizontal strokes in greens and blues define the water, while the distant treeline forms a thin band across the horizon. A group of tall evergreens rises through the middle of the composition, setting a clear vertical rhythm against the layered sky. The sky is constructed from broad, block-like marks of yellow, orange, blue, and muted green that create a textured surface above the landscape. Trunks, branches, and fallen limbs are drawn with thin lines that contrast with the denser foliage marks.
Dimensions and Details
- Size: 36" × 36" (91.4 × 91.4 cm)
- Medium: Oil
- Surface: Canvas
- Display: Gallery-wrapped edges; ready to hang
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Accessibility Description
This square-format oil painting shows a northern lake landscape. The upper portion of the canvas contains a sky built from grouped strokes of yellow, orange, blue, and pale green, with a narrow band of light cream near the horizon. A distant treeline appears as a thin horizontal strip of dark blue and black shapes.
Below the horizon, the lake spans the width of the composition. It is painted with horizontal marks of green, blue, and yellow-green, creating a layered surface. Low islands enter the lake from both sides, with dark rock forms and slender coniferous trees rising vertically.
The foreground includes shrubs and ground cover painted with small strokes of green, yellow, orange, red, and violet. Several tall evergreen trees stand near the centre, their trunks and branches defined by thin dark lines and layered green marks. Pale linear shapes in the lower area suggest fallen branches. The artist’s signature is visible in the lower left. No figures or buildings are present.
Disclaimer
The interpretation offered here is a curatorial reading of the artwork, developed through study of the artist’s biography, technique, and broader body of work. While grounded in research, it remains one possible way of understanding the piece. Viewers may experience alternative perspectives or insights. Please reach out if you require additional information.
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