King’s

2011, Acrylic on paper

55 x 80 cm (painting)

90 x 115 cm (framed)

In this painting of King's College, Cambridge, only two colours of paint are used: pink and blue. The inspiration comes from Claude Monet's Rouen Cathedral series, where Monet explored how light can dramatically alter the appearance of a subject under different times of the day, seasons, and atmospheric conditions. This artwork captures King's College in a unique light, focusing on the interplay between shadow and colours to reveal the timeless beauty and varying moods of the architecture. Through this minimalist palette, the painting pays tribute to Monet's fascination with light and its effects, offering a serene and introspective view of the iconic college.