Julie Tugwell Art
Marquette Master
Oil on Stretched Canvas
760 mm x 610 mm

Marquette Master” – Original Oil Painting by Julie Tugwell | 76 x 61 cm | Expressionist Figurative Art
Marquette Master is a powerful and emotionally charged oil on canvas by contemporary South African artist Julie Tugwell. Measuring 76 x 61 cm, this original work merges figurative abstraction with a powerful expressionist style that explores vulnerability, disconnection, and the inner architecture of the human psyche.

At the heart of the composition sits a faceless, mannequin-like figure collapsed into their hands—a symbol of internal collapse and quiet sorrow. Opposite, a more abstract humanoid form stands adrift in a fragmented, dreamlike space. This figure represents a marquette—a constructed being, a stand-in for the absence of true connection. Tugwell channels experiences into a visual language that speaks with honesty and restraint.

Her signature painterly style—fluid, atmospheric, and textural—blurs the boundaries between abstraction and representation, evoking the psychological landscape of a moment suspended between the unknown and becoming.

Marquette Master invites viewers into a space of silent fragility, a striking and resonant piece for collectors who value art that carries both conceptual depth and visual impact.

Perfect for the emotional buyer drawn to thought-provoking art that tells a deeper story, Marquette Master invites reflection on the vulnerability of identity and the quiet moments of depression and resilience.

Please note: Images are for size and style reference; actual artwork may vary slightly.