Come in closer - series
By Struan Hopwood & Emma McAdam-MarmontThis piece is a conversation between two voices — bold and expressive, intimate and layered — coming together in dynamic harmony. Painted with palette knives, spatulas, brushes and rollers, this piece pulses with energy and life, each mark a testament to the creative dialogue between us.
At first glance the work feels kinetic, a deliberate dance of colour and gesture that invites the eye to move, rest, and return. Beneath this expressive surface lies an intricate interplay of structure and intuition: Struan’s vibrant, graphic instincts weaving with Emma’s tactile, painterly sensibilities. The result is a piece that feels both spontaneous and deeply considered — a moment captured in motion yet rich with emotion.
Like all our collaborations, this canvas embraces contrast — the rough and the refined, the raw and the resolved — and celebrates the unexpected resonance that arises when two creative minds meet. There’s an energy here that feels alive, direct, and unguarded, echoing the spontaneity of our shared process in the studio.
Come in closer stands as a bold statement of connection — not just between styles, but between ideas, momentum, and heart. It’s a piece that asks to be felt as much as seen.