Clare Brodie explores the theme of connection through rhythmic geometric and lyrical landscape renderings in her solo exhibition, Radiance. 
Building on ideas from earlier series like Pathways (2016) and The Brightest of Days (2019), where roads served as metaphors for journeys, Radiance leans into the grouping and clustering of trees to symbolically explore the complexity of relationships. Whilst the silhouettes are familiar, form is represented by simple flat blocks of delineated colour that disrupt traditional notions of depth and space. With just one visible tree trunk in many works, and ovoid forms that populate the mid-ground, Brodie sparks curiosity and introspection in these pared down evocations of landscape.
Soft ambient luminance infuses each landscape in this series; even spaces in the direct ray of the sun are rendered in diffused tones. These works are unified and gentle, providing a sense they are inspired by, yet separate from, landscapes of this earth.
Ghostly circular interventions are present throughout the series. Their translucent applications othered against the solid, opaque depictions of scenery. Floating above the scene in some, but grounded within it, the rings interlace with vegetation, giving each shape a purpose and sense of belonging. The unexpected interruption to the landscape creates a moment of pause, where the viewer can contemplate the compositions as meditations beyond mere representation.
Brodie is an artist known for her meticulously rendering in matte vinyl, producing smooth, precise surfaces that reflect a deliberate formalism. Tonal contrasts provide clarity, and create what Brodie describes as “a subtle optical bounce” that unifies the composition into a cohesive visual experience. The palette is one of sophisticated simplicity, balancing complementary tones with unexpected but delightful contrasts. Tranquillity is achieved through her masterful understanding of tone and structure, and her ability to transform complex visual information into delicate cohesion.
