Girls

Two young girls stand together against a water backdrop, rendered in loose, gestural watercolour technique. The figure on the left wears a green dress with white collar detail, while the girl on the right is dressed in a pale grey or cream garment. Van Wyk employs a fluid handling of the medium, with areas of reserve paper and visible brushwork that conveys immediacy and spontaneity. The palette ranges from soft greens and greys to darker accents, with the water suggested through gestural blue and black marks. The work captures a fleeting moment with directness and economy of means.