THE ART OF NOTICING - ORIGINAL ARTWORK.

THE ART OF NOTICING 

183cm x 122cm

Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Canvas

Framed in Hand-Stained Tasmanian Oak

Painted in Australian artist Rikki Day's Northern Rivers Studio.

THE MEANING BEHIND THE WORK:

There is something magical about the moments that interrupt us.

The red hibiscus is one of them. Magnetising. To give our full attention and awe to something that's not screaming for it or paying for it is a luxury in this age. 

Bold and unapologetic,  A red Hibiscus has a way of stopping you in your tracks and pulling your attention back to the present moment. In a world increasingly competing for our focus, this painting is a gentle reminder to look up, slow down and notice the beauty that already exists around us.

Created as part of my latest collection exploring humanity, presence and the joy of real life, The Art of Noticing is a celebration of those fleeting moments that reconnect us to ourselves. The flowers throughout this body of work symbolise humanity itself — a reminder of our capacity to care, connect and find meaning in the everyday.

Painted with expressive brushwork, layered colour and visible hand-made marks, the piece embraces the beauty of the hand. I wanted the work to feel alive, joyful and unmistakably human — carrying a sense of warmth and presence into the home it inhabits.

LIVING WITH THE WORK

At 183cm x 122cm, The Art of Noticing is designed to anchor a room.

The rich crimson bloom creates an immediate focal point while the earthy olive, brown and ochre tones allow the piece to sit beautifully within both contemporary and traditional interiors. As light shifts throughout the day, new details emerge across the layered surface, rewarding slow observation and inviting repeated moments of connection.

FRAMING & PRESENTATION

The frame is not an afterthought — it is an extension of the artwork itself.

Unable to find a commercial framing finish that I felt truly complemented the tones within this collection, I sourced a beautiful Japanese brown stain and hand-finished each Tasmanian Oak frame in my studio. The deep brown finish was carefully chosen to elevate the artwork while maintaining a sense of warmth and timelessness.

Each frame carries subtle variations from the hand-finishing process, adding another layer of individuality to an already one-of-a-kind piece.

ARTWORK DETAILS

• Original, one-of-one artwork

• Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas

• 183cm x 122cm

• Professionally framed in hand-stained Tasmanian Oak

• Signed by the RIKKI DAY

• Ready to hang

• Certificate of Authenticity included

SHIPPING & DELIVERY

Your artwork arrives ready to hang with professional hardware installed on the reverse.

Each piece is carefully wrapped and packaged in a custom double-walled shipping carton designed to provide maximum protection during transit. All artworks are fully insured and tracked for complete peace of mind.

QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC: Complimentary courier delivery.

WA, SA, NT and TAS: Flat rate $200 AUD shipping surcharge applies at checkout.

East Coast deliveries are completed via specialist art courier where possible. For locations further afield, artworks are professionally packaged, insured and delivered via trusted carriers including DHL and TNT. Please allow approximately 2–4 weeks for handling and delivery.

International collectors are welcome. International shipping is carried out by carefully unframing the artwork and rolling into an archival shipping tube for the safest possible transit. No international shipping or de-framing fees will be added however it is the responsibility of the collector to re-frame in their chosen frame upon receiving the piece. - Alternatively if you prefer the original framing style please feel free to contact me via email after purchase if you would like me to obtain a quote for you for a fully framed international shipping which would be invoiced separately. rikki@rikkiday.com