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Brigitte Peel
Arrhythmia
Charcoal
Arrhythmia reflects the tension between control and unpredictability, inspired by my time aboard a support boat for an M32 during Airlie Beach Race Week. The scattered sails on the horizon reminded me of an irregular heartbeat—echoing the surging adrenaline of wind, speed, and shifting tides. Originally captured in full-colour photography, I reinterpreted the image using charcoal in a panoramic format to evoke a more visceral, emotional response. The transition to grayscale emphasises contrast, rhythm, and mood, stripping the scene to its essential energy. This work embodies my fascination with fleeting moments and the subtle, often chaotic forces that shape our experiences.
Size: 121 × 50 cm
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About Brigitte Peel
Brigitte Peel is a self-taught freelance artist and founder of Sunbird Studios & Co, based in Airlie Beach, Queensland. Born in New Zealand and widely travelled, she draws inspiration from diverse cultures and environments. Working primarily in realism, her art spans many mediums including charcoal, watercolour, pastel, coloured pencil, acrylic, sculpture and animation. Brigitte leads creative workshops for adults, school-aged students, and NDIS clients, and contributes to community projects such as the 'Immerse' installation at the Great Barrier Reef Festival. Passionate about inclusive creativity, she finds deep fulfilment in helping people of all backgrounds express themselves through art.
