Oyster and Shell Abstract

The Oyster and Shell Abstract by Daniel O’Connell, exclusive to Peggy Concept Store.

This original artwork on paper explores the organic forms of oysters and shells through Daniel O’Connell’s expressive approach to colour, line and movement. Loose outlines in black and deep plum are layered with soft blush accents, while sweeping ochre lines move freely across the composition.

The generous white ground allows the overlapping forms and gestural marks to take centre stage, giving the work a light yet energetic quality. Part of O’Connell’s culinary series, the piece reflects his fascination with food, nature and the kitchen as a place for creativity, conversation and connection.

Details

• Original artwork on paper
• Artwork measurements including frame: Height 47cm × Width 35cm × Depth 3cm
• Presented with a 4.5cm space between the piece and a contemporary perspex frame for a modern, gallery style finish
• One of a kind
• Signed by the artist
• Exclusive to Peggy Concept Store

Please note: The framed image shown is a style reference only. For the most accurate representation of colour, finish and detail, kindly refer to the physical product available in store. Close up images of the product in store are available on request.

About the Artist:

Daniel O’Connell is a Sydney based artist known for his vibrant, detailed paintings that explore colour, movement and form. Working from his Palm Beach studio, his practice draws inspiration from the natural environment and everyday life, transforming familiar subjects through an expressive and distinctive use of colour.

About the Work:

In Oyster and Shell Abstract, O’Connell takes the familiar shapes of oysters and loosens them into a more spontaneous, almost abstract composition. Plum, blush and black forms sit beneath a web of sweeping ochre lines, creating a sense of movement and controlled chaos across the paper.

The piece reflects the artist’s interest in the culinary world as much as the natural one. Organic shapes, imperfect marks and unexpected colour combinations turn a familiar ingredient into something energetic and expressive, while still retaining a distinctly coastal sensibility.