The artwork is an acrylic painting on canvas showing a surreal object flying through a clear blue sky. The object blends two familiar forms: the front half resembles the rounded metal nose of an aircraft or rocket, smooth and reflective, with a deep blue sheen and small rivet‑like dots suggesting panels. Attached to this metallic nose is the skirt of a badminton shuttlecock, painted as white, feather‑like structures that flare outward. The feathers are crisp and bright, contrasting with the sleek, heavy look of the aircraft nose. The sky behind it is a uniform, vivid blue, with no clouds or landscape—just open space, which makes the hybrid object appear to be soaring freely. The overall mood is playful and imaginative, mixing the lightness of a shuttlecock with the engineered precision of aviation. The acrylic medium gives the surface a slightly textured, hand‑painted feel, especially in the feathered section, while the nose appears smoother and more polished.

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Fallen from the same sky

Price £180

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Medium: Oil paint on a shaped canvas

Size: 113cm x 108cm overall

Artist: Ian Daniels

On view at the open house: Forty-Two, 42 Queens Park Terrace, Brighton, BN2 9YA

Artist Notes: A painter inspired by landscape, portrait and illustrational themes, the artwork belongs more to the latter category, painted on a specially shaped canvas.

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