Rush Hour
Rebekah, Age 16
This piece was an exploration of light and dark. This time of day really emphasised the contrasting colours that can be seen here, and that is why I chose to paint it. Colour has always been a part of my journey as an artist. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t go bold and bright, so when I saw this scene, I thought it matched my personality perfectly. The real challenge was trying to make the car lights pop and dazzle, but with layers of yellow red and white, I think I managed it quite well. The reason this piece is on cardboard is due to the amount of deliveries my family had during lockdown. I thought it was an absolute waste to just discard the packaging, so I used the boxes and made them into canvases.