The work of
Damian John Stewart
Damian embraces the raw edges of the painting process the visible brushstrokes, unrefined textures, and the marks that happen by chance.
Light, Shadow, Strength
His equestrian oil paintings explores the dramatic interplay between darkness and light. Horses emerge from obscurity with striking presence, their strength and movement revealed through bold contrasts and expressive brushwork. The work evokes splendour and power, presenting the horse not simply as a subject, but as a force—resilient, commanding, and alive with energy.
This body of oil paintings explores the relationship between people and the natural environment. Human figures are enveloped by foliage and organic forms, creating scenes of calm intensity and psychological depth. Through stillness and restraint, the paintings become quietly powerful—offering space for reflection and thought, and encouraging a slower, more deliberate way of looking.
White flowers, pale pink blossoms, and green foliage float around and over the body. The integration of botanical patterns with the figure’s skin and surroundings creates a feeling that the figure is both emerging from and fading into nature, or the canvas itself.
