Devon (1993) - I Still Look at the Canal - NO RESERVE
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I Still Look at the Canal - NO RESERVE is a 2020s acrylic painting on canvas by Devon (born 1993), from the United Kingdom.
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I Still Look at the Canal is a contemporary landscape by Devon, executed in acrylic and oil pastels on canvas.
The work presents a canal scene through an expressive and semi-abstract visual language. A luminous turquoise ground dominates the composition, over which Devon builds loose, gestural passages suggesting vegetation, water and reflections. Brightly coloured lines and simplified forms are dispersed across the surface, creating a lively rhythm and sense of movement.
Rather than depicting the landscape in a strictly observational manner, Devon reduces it to colour, gesture and suggestion. The contrast between the darker masses of vegetation and the vivid turquoise ground gives the work considerable visual energy, while the repeated marks and organic shapes lend the composition a playful, almost dreamlike quality.
The combination of acrylic and oil pastel allows Devon to move between broader painted areas and more immediate, drawn marks, giving the surface a tactile and spontaneous character.
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About the Artist – Devon (1993)
Devon is a London-based contemporary artist originally from Italy. His work combines classical inspiration with a modern visual language, creating pieces that feel both timeless and contemporary.
Focusing on atmosphere, symbolism, and carefully balanced compositions, Devon often constructs scenes that invite viewers to interpret their meaning personally. His paintings frequently feature stylised figures, strong contrasts, and elements that evoke theatre, myth, or dreamlike narratives.
Working with traditional media such as oil, acrylic, and mixed techniques, Devon pays close attention to texture, colour harmony, and craftsmanship. His works are held in private collections across Europe and continue to attract interest from collectors drawn to their distinctive mood and visual clarity.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Curated by Havisham & Co.
Instagram: @havishamco
Website: www.havishamco.com
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
I Still Look at the Canal is a contemporary landscape by Devon, executed in acrylic and oil pastels on canvas.
The work presents a canal scene through an expressive and semi-abstract visual language. A luminous turquoise ground dominates the composition, over which Devon builds loose, gestural passages suggesting vegetation, water and reflections. Brightly coloured lines and simplified forms are dispersed across the surface, creating a lively rhythm and sense of movement.
Rather than depicting the landscape in a strictly observational manner, Devon reduces it to colour, gesture and suggestion. The contrast between the darker masses of vegetation and the vivid turquoise ground gives the work considerable visual energy, while the repeated marks and organic shapes lend the composition a playful, almost dreamlike quality.
The combination of acrylic and oil pastel allows Devon to move between broader painted areas and more immediate, drawn marks, giving the surface a tactile and spontaneous character.
⸻
About the Artist – Devon (1993)
Devon is a London-based contemporary artist originally from Italy. His work combines classical inspiration with a modern visual language, creating pieces that feel both timeless and contemporary.
Focusing on atmosphere, symbolism, and carefully balanced compositions, Devon often constructs scenes that invite viewers to interpret their meaning personally. His paintings frequently feature stylised figures, strong contrasts, and elements that evoke theatre, myth, or dreamlike narratives.
Working with traditional media such as oil, acrylic, and mixed techniques, Devon pays close attention to texture, colour harmony, and craftsmanship. His works are held in private collections across Europe and continue to attract interest from collectors drawn to their distinctive mood and visual clarity.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Curated by Havisham & Co.
Instagram: @havishamco
Website: www.havishamco.com
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
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Artist
Devon (1993)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
I Still Look at the Canal - NO RESERVE
Technique
Acrylic painting, Pastel
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Naive Art
Period
2020+
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