"Where the Axe Rests"
Item 160 of 190 in 2026 Annual International Representational Exhibition (AIRE)

Title:
Where the Axe Rests
Artist:
Cathy Tetarenko
Size:
10" x 8"
Medium:
Oil
Description:
Where the Axe Rests
Oil on panel
Where the Axe Rests reflects the quiet pause between labour and rest, where human presence is felt even in absence. Through an impressionist lens, the painting explores texture, weight, and the subtle relationship between tool and landscape. The axe, momentarily still, becomes a symbol of work completed, or work yet to begin…inviting reflection on rural lifestyles, stewardship of the land, and the stories embedded in everyday objects.
Oil on panel
Where the Axe Rests reflects the quiet pause between labour and rest, where human presence is felt even in absence. Through an impressionist lens, the painting explores texture, weight, and the subtle relationship between tool and landscape. The axe, momentarily still, becomes a symbol of work completed, or work yet to begin…inviting reflection on rural lifestyles, stewardship of the land, and the stories embedded in everyday objects.
Purchase Online
Status:
Available to Purchase Online!
Price:
CAN$260.00
Purchase Details:
Item can be purchased online. Pickup or delivery within the Greater Vancouver area can be arranged with the artist. You will be contacted after purchase to confirm details.
