Acrylic on Canvas
110cm(w) x 150cm(h)
Framed in gloss black hardwood frame.
 
This surrealist painting titled Infinite Oasis, combines elements of realism and dreamlike abstraction. The artwork presents a tranquil yet surreal scene of swimmers enjoying a body of water, which appears both natural and structured—almost resembling a swimming pool extending into a vast landscape. The environment is framed by lush greenery and an expansive sky with stylized clouds, creating an ethereal and painterly effect.
 
One of the most striking surreal elements is the oversized monarch butterfly perched on a pastel-striped surface in the foreground. This unexpected juxtaposition introduces a sense of whimsy and transformation, symbolizing themes of nature, escape, and freedom. The reflection of the swimmers in the water adds to the illusion, as their presence seems to merge with the surrounding landscape in a way that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
Tyacke's use of color is both harmonious and vibrant, with cool blues and greens dominating the water and foliage, while warm tones in the sky and butterfly create contrast. The painting has a dreamlike quality that invites viewers to interpret its meaning—perhaps as a vision of an idealized, infinite paradise where nature and human recreation coexist seamlessly.