LANDSCAPE REMEMBERED tHROUGH DISTANCE, TIME AND MEMORY.
Karen Grimstead is an Australian abstract artist whose work reflects the places she has lived, travelled through and returned to over time.
Observing the contrasting landscapes of Australia, England and France from above, she draws on aerial viewpoints, memories of place, and impressions of land; sensitively distilled into atmospheric paintings that balance structure and ambiguity. Through layered surfaces and subtle spatial shifts, her work explores the relationship between landscape, memory and experience. Learn more →
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Mixed media on canvas 75 x 75 x 3.5 cm UNFRAMED Inv: 2025138
‘PANNING FOR GOLD’ is an original abstract painting derived from my thoughts and experiences of flying over the extraordinary Australian landscape. A vast, ancient country, richly abundant in both mineral resources and timeless origin.
The tonal variations of an earthy colour palette, used in a layered and textural way reveal extensive mark-making depicting movement, excavation and the scars of time.
This mixed media artwork on canvas is unframed as the design continues over all profile edges. Created using artist quality materials, with some collaged components of gold leaf, along with striped black and white paper. The latter inclusion hints at airport runway markers.
‘PANNING FOR GOLD’ is a contemporary landscape juxtaposing calm space with complexity. It is a timeless artwork with character, depth and meaning.
The artist signature is in paint on the bottom lower corner and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Fitted with cord and two D-rings, it is ready to hang.
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Mixed media on Linen 80 x 80 x 2 cm Inv: 2025UK129 FRAMED. Framed size: 83 x 83 x 3.5 cm
‘SILVERY STILLNESS’ is a calm composition of an abstracted dreamy landscape where hints of architectural structures sit on a distant horizon.
This is an original painting in mixed media including silver leaf, most of which is gently glazed. Painted in artist quality materials, it features layering of a softly blended colourfield in soft salmon pink, pale blue and neutrals, with subtle mark making and sgraffito. Glimpses of silver leaf appear through the layering and the auspicious “ Emperor number 9” also peeks through, attracting the best in life.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater-frame with cord and two metal d-rings, it is ready to hang.
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Mixed media on canvas 73 x 73 x 3.5 cm UNFRAMED Inv: 2025135
‘THE LONG WAY HOME’ is a visual translation of travelling over a vast, distant, dusty landscape, whilst navigating one’s way home.
This original abstract painting in mixed media on canvas embraces an earthy, tonal, colour palette, with accent areas of Manganese Blue.
The painting is signed in paint on the front of the canvas, and in permanent ink on the back. All materials used are of professional artist quality. It is ready to hang with an attached cord and two metal D-rings.
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Mixed media on canvas 122.5 x 91.5 x 4 cm UNFRAMED
Inv: 2024103
This strong composition was inspired by the many routes taken historically and currently in the search for gold. An original, bold, abstract painting in mixed media on canvas with the design continuing over all profile edges, therefore no framing is necessary.
A dynamic artwork in richly textured earth colours, in many layers of opaque and transparent artist quality acrylic paint with expressive mark-making and sgraffito throughout. The collaged components of black and white paper, are references to airport runway markers.
‘GOLD ROUTE’ can be displayed either vertically or horizontally. It is supplied with cord and D-rings for a vertical display.
The artist signature is in permanent ink on the back of the canvas only, enabling it to be displayed in any configuration.
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Inventory No: 2025UK131
‘NAVIGATION OF DREAMS’ is an original abstract painting evoking the freedom of flight. That amazing space, where the landscape can be observed far below, and all the cares and minutiae of daily life seemingly drift away beneath wispy, colour-tinged clouds.
Painted in mixed media on Linen, 80×80×2cm and using artist quality materials. It is FRAMED in Australian Oak, in a natural finish (framed size: 83×83×3.5cm).
This one of a kind artwork includes components of aviation flight charts along with gold leaf. The textural, layered composition, is from an aerial perspective, with many layers of blended and textural paint, revealing and concealing both expressive and subtle mark-making.
It is ready to hang with cord and two metal D-rings attached. The painting is Varnished in a matt finish.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. The painting is framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater-frame with cord and d-rings and is ready to hang.
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Acrylic On Canvas
100 x 85 x 3 cm UNFRAMED
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Inv: 2023103
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This richly coloured, dynamically layered, aerial-perspective landscape painting, alludes to an abundance of flowering foliage observed from above.
The luxuriant layering of opaque and transparent, artist quality paint, gives this original artwork depth and character.
Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 150 × 2cm UNFRAMED.
Varnished in a satin finish. Artist signature is in paint on front of canvas and in permanent ink on back of canvas. It is ready to hang with the cord and two metal D-rings attached.
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This bold, aerial-perspective abstract composition, references a distant landscape observed below. An inky blue and teal colour palette contrasts with expanses of white and vivid orange accents. Subtle mark-making is revealed within the layering of brushwork, adding character to this original, one-of-a-kind, abstract artwork.
‘Air Flow’ is in artist quality acrylic on Belgian Cotton 100 x 120 x 4 cm. UNFRAMED. The design continues over all profile edges and is varnished in a satin finish. It is ready to hang with a cord and two metal D-rings attached.
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Inv: 2022111
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‘Lifeline’s title was inspired by the ropes used by Abseilers and Divers navigating through watery chasms and caves. This bold, brightly coloured, uplifting contemporary, abstract artwork is in Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 100 cm. UNFRAMED. An original, authentic artwork by Karen Grimstead it would make a statement in any home or office.
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The composition for ‘Petal Power’ alludes to the feeling of being by the riverside on a cool, summery day with petals fluttering in the breeze.
Painted in artist quality Acrylic On Canvas. Varnished in a satin finish. Edges are painted white. Artist signature is on front of canvas and in permanent ink on back of back of canvas.
75 x 75 x 3 cm UNFRAMED. It has a cord and two metal D-rings attached and is ready to hang.
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Inv: 2024100
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A contemporary abstract painting of a playful composition with dynamic mark-making, and swift brush strokes, within a layered, pastel toned, colour palette.
In artist quality acrylic on canvas. Profile edges are painted white. Artist signature is on the front of the canvas and in permanent ink on the back. Varnished in a satin finish. 75 x 75cm x 4cm. Ready to hang with cord and two metal D-rings. UNFRAMED
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Acrylic On Canvas
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Inv: 2025142
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A contemporary, bold abstract of free-flowing organic shapes inspired by Radar Reflections, to make a modern statement in your home or office.
‘Radar’ is a bold,,spacious contemporary composition. This abstract painting in Chartreuse Greens, Black and White is stark and modern. Painted in Acrylic on Canvas it makes a dramatic statement in any residential or corporate office interior. It is 100 x 100 x 4 cm and the image is painted on all sides therefore no framing is required. This authentic original artwork is ready to hang.
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Original artwork by Karen Grimstead
Acrylic On Canvas
100 x 100 x 4 cm UNFRAMED
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Inv: 2021105
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Acrylic On Canvas
102 x 102 x 4 cm UNFRAMED
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Inv: 2023101
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Acrylic On Canvas
120 x 100 x 4 cm UNFRAMED
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Inv: 2022123
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Mixed Media on Linen
91 x 150 x 4 cm UNFRAMED
This bold contemporary painting evolved from a time when there was a large shift from Urban living to the rural countryside, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The edgy design and gritty colour palette of tonal greys and ochre with accents of red, yellow and purple reflect dynamic movement, hence the title ‘URBAN SHIFT’.
This UNFRAMED painting in mixed media on canvas, has the design continuing over all four profile edges. It is varnished in a satin finish and the artist signature is in paint on the front of the canvas and written in permanent ink on the back. It has two metal de rings and a cord, making it ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Inv: 2020105
“BUSH WALK” is a lively composition of an abstracted landscape inspired by Spring walks through the natural bushland of Australia. This multi-layered original artwork in acrylic on canvas features a fresh seasonal colour palette, with expressive mark-making alluding to the joyful energy one feels when being within nature at this vibrant time of year. Artist signature is on the back of the canvas in permanent ink. This artwork is framed in a natural Tasmanian oak wood frame and is ready to hang.
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‘Lifeline’s title reflects the nature of the ropes used by Abseilers and Divers navigating through watery chasms and caves. It also refers to the expressive mark-making which alludes to staying connected. This bold, richly coloured, original abstract artwork is in a softly blended, tonal, blue and green colour palette with vivid accents in orange. The design continues over all four profile edges and framing is not required. Acrylic on Canvas 101×101×4cm. It is UNFRAMED. This dramatic painting would make a visual statement in any residential or corporate space..
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A contemporary, bold abstract painting, aerial perspective in Magenta Pinks and Greys with organic mark-making. The composition is inspired by staying in touch with those we love. A stunning interior design statement in your home or office.
‘Hearts in Harmony’ is an abstracted aerial composition depicting two landscapes in opposite hemispheres, forever linked together by love. This bold contemporary artwork is in Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 100 x 4 cm. The vivid magenta pink and tonal grey colour palette would add stimulating, positive energy in any home or office interior.
The design is painted on all sides so no framing is required. It is ready to hang.
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1ST PLACE AWARD WINNING PAINTING, AMERICAN ART AWARDS 2021. This abstract was inspired by aerial images of watery chasms with interpretative abseil ropes representing connections in life. Colourful, textural, contemporary abstract artwork with complex layering and mark-making.
‘Abseil’ is an Award winning abstract expressionist painting in Acrylic on Canvas 120cm x 120 cm x 4cm. This dramatic, dynamic, bold composition is brightly coloured in blues and greens with an accent colour of orange adding more interest, by way of intriguing mark-making. There is both complexity and simplicity within this contemporary abstract original painting making it a bold, enriching statement artwork. It would suit any home or office interior. The design is painted on all the edges so no framing is required. This artwork is ready to hang.
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‘Galaxy’ is a stunning, small abstract painting 51cm x 51 x 4cmAcrylic on Canvas in rich, jewel colours. It will make a dramatic, bold, colourful addition to a small corner or nook, to add life, colour and energy. The design wraps around all edges so framing is not required. It is ready to hang.
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Original Abstract Acrylic painting by Karen Grimstead.
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‘Magnetic Attraction’ is a bold, dynamic contemporary composition in a colour palette of tonal shades of blue and green with some accents in orange. An unusual, aerial perspective abstract expressionist artwork in Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas measuring 92 x 92 x 4 cm. UNFRAMED. This modern painting would suit any residential or office interior needing a light and airy artwork comprising both complexity and simplicity of form. The design is painted on all the edges therefore framing is not required. This Original artwork by Karen Grimstead is ready to hang.
This composition, as seen from an aerial perspective; as if looking down through cloud formations, was inspired by thoughts of distant lands and wide seas. It arose from a feeling of geographical remoteness and the need to remain connected. My symbolic mark making alludes to staying in touch.
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A Mid-Century Modern colour palette seen in textiles inspired this contemporary composition. This abstract artwork in Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas is 66cm x 66cm x 4cm. UNFRAMED.
The design is painted on all sides so no framing is required. It is ready to hang. It would suit a small wall space in any home or office.
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Original by Karen Grimstead
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51cm x 51cm Acrylic on Canvas UNFRAMED.
This Japanese inspired contemporary composition evolved from reminiscing on my visits to the peaceful Temple Gardens in Japan. The memory always juxtaposed with bustling urban activity beyond the temple gates. I’ve symbolically referenced these architectural structures and garden water features. The rich colour palette is of deeply toned foliage and vivid Blossoms. Painted in 2021.
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Whimsical abstract composition alluding to land masses of abundant floral foliage stretching across the hemispheres. Linked by references to paths, bridges, ladders and ropes, a symbolic reminder of our need to stay connected. This contemporary, original artwork has lively, dynamic areas in tonal pinks and greens valanced by a cool, calm, neutral grey tonal colour palette. It makes a colourful statement for any residential or commercial interior. The design is painted on all profile edges therefore no framing is required. This artwork is ready to hang.
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Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 4cm UNFRAMED.
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Bold, colourful, contemporary landscape. A rich colour palette of Oranges, Greens, Pinks, and Black accents. Perfect for brightening up any home interior or corporate office.
The title ‘Fly in, Fly out’ refers to flying over the landscape after seasonal rains. This abstract expressionist painting in Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 120 cm x 4cm is UNFRAMED. Reflecting on flying in and out of geographical locations, this artwork focusses on the rich colours of the Pilbara region, in the North West of Western Australia. Compositionally there are hints of mining structures and equipment with mark making alluding to telecommunication wires.
This contemporary landscape is full of dynamic energy and colour which would enliven any residential or corporate office interior. The design is painted on all the edges and no framing is required. It is ready to hang.
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A bright, dynamic composition in yellows, blues and pinks. A dramatic diptych which is an interpretation of the traditional auspicious season of the Japanese Spring Blossom which is called ‘Sakura’.
This gloriously colourful, contemporary abstract Diptych painting in Acrylic on Canvas 61 x 132 x 4 cm is UNFRAMED. It would make a bright, cheerful statement in any residence or office. The abstract composition was inspired by sunny days during the revered season of ‘Sakura’ in Japan, which celebrates the renewal of life and auspiciousness symbolised by the Cherry Blossom trees in Spring. The use of Indigo Blue is indicative of the beautiful blue used in their traditional ceramics and textiles
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An original abstract painting in Acrylic on Canvas 61x61x4cm. UNFRAMED. This multi-layered and textural artwork features expressive mark-making throughout the opaque and transparent paint layers. The subtle colour palette in taupe, umber, pink, blue and grey with some darker accents, enables this unique, contemporary painting to suit most interior schemes.
‘WANDERING ALONG’ has a beautiful, uplifting energy which keeps the viewer discovering more details upon closer viewing. The design continues over all four profile edges and framing is not required. It is ready to hang.
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Mixed media on Linen 80 x 80 x 2 cm Inv: 2025132 Framed: 83 x 83 x 3.5 cm
‘BEYONDNESS OF DREAMS’
This aerial perspective abstract landscape is an original painting in mixed media on linen. It has collaged components of metal leaf, copper metallic paint and also black and white striped paper within the multi-layered paint surface which is softly blended in a colourful palette of blue, ochre, orange, pink and neutral warm grey. The design continues over all four profile sides.
The composition was inspired by thoughts of travelling over distant lands and seeing dreamy horizons; which to the artist, always holds the promise of positive possibilities.
It has the artist signature in paint on the front of the canvas and is written in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. The canvas is framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater frame and is ready to hang.
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Mixed media on Linen 80 x 80 x 2 cm Inv: 2025UK130 Framed: 83 x 83 x 3.5 cm
‘SILVERY GLOW’ is an original painting in mixed media on linen using artist quality materials. Silver leaf is used in the base layer which is subtly revealed by the sgraffito. The composition is an imaginary abstracted landscape, which alludes to distant portside structures on the horizon.
The colour palette of umbers, sienna, orange and blue with neutrals continues over all four profile sides.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater-frame, with cord and d-rings, it is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.