Title: The Mimosa Path, Andalucia Artist: Kirsty Wain Year: 2023 Medium: Gouache on heavyweight watercolour paper Signature: Signed and dated "Wain 2023" (lower right) In "The Mimosa Path, Andalucia," contemporary artist Kirsty Wain captures the vivid transition of the Spanish landscape as it moves from winter into the first light of spring. This expressive gouache work centres on the striking juxtaposition between a dormant, sculptural winter tree and the explosive, sun-drenched yellow of the mimosa in bloom. Wain’s use of colour is particularly sophisticated; the cool lilac and mauve tones of the tree’s bark provide a rhythmic contrast to the energetic, gestural applications of yellow and green in the background. The composition, anchored by the sweep of a path in the foreground, invites the viewer to step into the crisp, bright air of the Andalucian countryside. Painted on high-quality heavyweight watercolour paper, the matte finish of the gouache lends a modern, graphic quality to this post-impressionist scene. This 2023 piece is a vibrant celebration of light and the enduring spirit of the Mediterranean landscape. Total Size: 40x27.5cmcm (includes an additional 1 cm border for easy framing) Signature: Signed and dated "Wain 2023" on the lower right-hand corner. Provenance: Directly acquired from the artist's studio. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Kirsty Wain will be included. Shipped with tracked and signed service. Frame not included Read a recent interview with Kirsty Wain with ArtDependence magazine : Kirsty Wain: Reimagining Nature through Colour, Rhythm and Serenity HerStory (May – June 2026): Kirsty will soon be featured in the prestigious HerStory exhibition with Manhattan Arts International, a curated showcase celebrating the strength and vision of women artists. ´ I love colour. I love nature. I love art. Together, they are my language. ´ K Wain 2025 Kirsty Wain, a talented contemporary British painter currently based in Spain, explores the profound connection between the soul, place, and destiny through her artwork, which has been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as the recent ´Common Ground´ in Belgium, 'Being with Trees' in Gibraltar and 'Regeneration' at the Hansard Studio in London. Her pieces, which focus on the beauty of landscapes, can be found in private collections worldwide, as she employs colour and line to capture the true essence of each location with a sense of liberation and individuality. Kirsty Wainś landscape art endeavors to encapsulate the intrinsic nature of a location by employing a liberal approach, utilizing colour and line to construct a harmonious arrangement. The influence of post-impressionism resonates throughout her creations, characterized by the application of thick, textured paint onto the canvas. Enthused by the perpetual beauty of the natural world, Kirsty Wain finds inspiration in the intricate details of trees, the undulating contours of the terrain, the vastness of the ocean, and the captivating allure of the skies. Each place holds significance for Wain, evoking vivid recollections of a fleeting instant or a poignant memory. Artist Profile 2025 - present - Head of Arts International college Costa Blanca 2025 - 2017 Head of Arts International College, Spain 1999 - 2000 PGCSE Art / Design Birmingham, West Midlands, UK 1995 - 1998 BA Hons Art, Design, Media (Visual studies) Portsmouth, Hampshire UK 2026 HerStory 2026 Common Ground, Larry Gallery Belgium 2025 ArtDependence Magazine Interview 2025 Albir gallery Summer Festival, Alicante Spain 2023 Gallery 151 Spring Exhibition Estepona, Malaga, Spain 2023 Regeneration 13Th December 2023- 13Th January 2024 London, UK 2022 Sotogrande Port Summer Exhibitions Malaga, Spain 2022 Gallery 151 Winter Collective Estepona, Malaga, Spain 2022 Gallery 151 Summer Expo Estepona, Malaga, Spain 2021 Being With Trees Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery Gibraltar 2014 On Landscape Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom 2013 Parallax Art Fair London, London, United Kingdom 2013 Solo exhibition. ESCAPE Malvern, Worcestershire, UK 2011 Hadfield Fine Art Group Exhibition Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK 2010 Hadfield Fine Art Group Exhibition Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK 1998 Cubitt Gallery Kings Cross London, UK