



Flock
2016
Painted in 2016, Flock draws the eye into a shimmering field of movement where Stephanie Pryor layers acrylic and micro glitter on canvas to conjure the collective energy of birds in flight. The composition captures a suspended moment of natural choreography, translating the instinctive, almost mathematical unity of a flock into marks that feel simultaneously spontaneous and deeply considered. At 109.2 by 137.2 centimetres, the work commands enough physical presence to activate a room, while the micro glitter embedded throughout the surface catches and shifts with changing light, ensuring the painting reads differently across the hours of the day. Pryor's practice sits at the intersection of the observed natural world and painterly abstraction, and Flock exemplifies her ability to distill complex biological phenomena into emotionally resonant visual experiences. The repetition of form across the canvas speaks to themes of community, instinct, and the beauty found within systems of collective behaviour, subjects that resonate well beyond the immediate image. The palette and surface quality lend the work a quiet luminosity that suits both contemporary and more traditional interior contexts. Currently offered through NAVA Contemporary, this signed original represents a strong opportunity to acquire a mid-career work that demonstrates both technical confidence and conceptual clarity. The absence of a frame allows collectors to present the work according to their own spatial and aesthetic preferences, whether in a sleek floated presentation or a more substantial molded surround.
- Medium
- Acrylic and micro glitter on canvas
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · NAVA Contemporary
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