artist statement and inspiration

‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ - This stunning original artwork on canvas is from the Skye Brothers ‘Hidden Messages’ Series created in 2020.

The first thing you need to know is colour. All paintings in the series are rendered in black, white & gold, but every painting is different. Examining the duality of life (black and white), and the role of the divine (gold), The Skye Brothers take a penetrating look at the stories we tell ourselves, and the truth that lies beneath them, through their unwavering monochromatic and metallic lens. Masterfully executed in layers that are added to or revealed, their paintings are beckoning us to explore what’s being covered up and what’s hiding in plain sight.

 "The million dollar question...you have to ask yourself, when you finally get the ultimate promotion, when you make the ultimate purchase, when you buy the ultimate home, when you have stored up financial security and climbed the ladder of success to the highest rung you can possibly climb it… and the thrill wears off – and it will wear off – then what? How far do you have to walk down that road before you see where it leads? Surely you understand it will never be enough."

- The Skye Brothers