A series of 10 paintings that reference the work of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness first published in 1899.

These paintings are inspired by the descriptive colour Conrad used throughout his novel, Heart of Darkness. Conrad’s writing draws attention to aspects of the African continent, its people, landscape, and the pervading colonial attitudes of his time.

An analysis of the language of colour in Conrad’s writing can be read in David Batchelor’s Chromophobia, Chapter 1 Whitescapes. Published 2000

Heart of Darkness

Oil on gesso on board. Size 18 cm x 24 cm. Each is priced at £350 framed. Series made 2016