ARDOUR

Dimensions (cm):
120 cm wide x 120 cm tall (unframed)
Dimensions (in):
47 inches wide x 47 inches tall (unframed)
Surface:
Canvas - 12oz Cotton Duck on sustainable hardwood stretcher bars, crafted from certified hardwood plantations.
Frame:
Chocolate Timber Float Frame
Medium:
Acrylic - ASTM 1 & 2
Finish:
Krylon UV Archival 1375
Signed:
Signed front and back with Certificate of Authenticity

Ardour is an exploration of warmth, depth and atmospheric luxury, expressed through a richly layered abstract composition.

From the outset, I was drawn to a palette that felt both grounded and indulgent. Deep notes of chocolate, cinnamon, clay and walnut began to form a sense of intimacy, while burgundy and dark earth created a foundation that holds the work with strength. As I worked, gestures of white, amber and steel blue moved across the surface more instinctively, bringing light and contrast, and allowing the composition to shift and open.

There is a tension within Ardour that I kept returning to. Passion, for me, is rarely fleeting. It is something sustained, something that builds and settles over time. That feeling found its way into the layers, held within the structure of the piece and revealed through each mark. I allowed space for both intention and instinct to guide the process, so the work could feel resolved while still carrying energy.

My practice has always been centred on how colour and form can shape the way a space feels, and Ardour reflects that. It has the ability to anchor a deeper, more tonal interior, or to bring warmth and presence into a lighter setting. It is a piece that continues to reveal itself, depending on the light, the space and the moment.

Measuring 120 x 120cm, Ardour is framed in a chocolate timber float frame and painted with premium acrylic on 12oz cotton duck canvas.

It is signed on both the front and back and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, ready to find its place within a thoughtfully considered space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications for Ardour?

At 120cm wide by 120cm tall, Ardour is a substantial piece, painted in acrylic on 12oz cotton duck canvas over sustainable hardwood stretcher bars. It is presented in a chocolate timber float frame and finished with an archival coating to guard its chocolate, burgundy and cinnamon tones against fading. The piece is signed on the front and back and comes with a certificate of authenticity, so keep it away from direct sunlight and damp rooms to preserve its surface.

Lee J Morgan Art offers free domestic shipping across Australia for Ardour. If you are ordering from overseas, contact us directly to arrange international shipping. Framing takes place once your order is placed, with a two week turnaround before your artwork is ready to leave the studio. Please allow this additional framing time on top of standard delivery when planning for Ardour to arrive. We will keep you updated throughout the process so you know exactly when to expect your new piece.

Yes, viewing Ardour in person can be arranged by appointment. Lee J Morgan's studio is located in northwestern Sydney, and appointments allow you to see the scale, texture and tonal depth of the piece before deciding. Seeing Ardour's layered chocolate, burgundy and cinnamon tones in natural light gives a much clearer sense of how it will read on your own wall. Contact Lee J Morgan Art to arrange a suitable time and we will happily talk you through sizing and placement for your space.

At 120cm wide, Ardour works best as a hero piece on a generous wall, ideally one at least 1.6 metres across to give the composition breathing room on either side. Its landscape format suits placement above a long sofa, sideboard or dining table, where its chocolate, burgundy and cinnamon tones can anchor the room. Warm ambient lighting brings out the depth within the piece. Ardour suits contemporary or transitional interiors with a considered colour scheme, and works equally well in a residential living room or a boardroom or reception area.

Ardour's chocolate, burgundy and cinnamon tones pair beautifully with warm timbers such as blackwood or spotted gum, alongside brushed brass or aged bronze hardware that lifts the palette. A warm limestone or terracotta floor grounds the setting, while linen curtains in a soft neutral shade let the surface stand out without competing. A boucle cushion in a complementary tone adds a further layer of texture. Ardour also sits well beside American oak furniture or a dark timber console.