{"product_id":"river-arms","title":"River Arms","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eDiscover a striking new collection of original artworks by Australian artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eBridgette Mannes\u003c\/strong\u003e, created for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eBrisbane Affordable Art Fair\u003c\/strong\u003e. This body of work brings together Bridgette’s love of texture, abstraction, aerial perspective, and the natural world, resulting in a collection that feels fresh, layered, and full of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eInspired by the landscape from above, shifting waterways, organic forms, and the rich detail found in nature, Bridgette’s paintings invite the viewer to look closer. Her aerial-inspired works transform the land into rhythm, pattern, and texture, where winding rivers, scattered marks, and layered surfaces suggest stories held within the earth. Alongside these, her botanical pieces celebrate the sculptural beauty of plant life, capturing foliage in a way that feels both grounded and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eWorking in acrylic and mixed media, Bridgette Mannes creates artworks with depth and energy. Her use of texture gives each piece a tactile quality, while her carefully balanced colour palettes range from soft earthy neutrals to luminous violets, teals, greens, and mineral tones. The result is a collection of contemporary Australian artworks that feels immersive, elegant, and deeply connected to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eWhat makes this collection especially compelling is the way Bridgette blends observation with interpretation. These are not literal landscapes or straightforward botanical studies. Instead, they are emotional responses to land, water, and growth. Her mark-making suggests movement, memory, and connection, allowing each work to feel both modern and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003ePerfect for collectors seeking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eoriginal Australian art\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003etextured abstract landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003ebotanical wall art\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003econtemporary artworks for the home\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bridgette Mannes’ new collection offers a beautiful balance of softness, strength, and detail. 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