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Pete Hawkins
Prima – original abstracted realism figurative oil painting – contemporary art

2026

$4,768.45
£3,500
€4,278.01
CA$6,731.38
A$6,939.96
CHF 3,909.29
MX$88,805.41
NOK 45,109.06
SEK 47,181.43
DKK 31,989.14

About the Item

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Prima” by Pete Hawkins is a striking celebration of strength, grace, and movement through contemporary figurative painting. Painted in oil on canvas and measuring 105 x 85 cm, the composition presents a ballerina viewed from behind, poised en pointe with her arms lifted and her voluminous skirt opening around her. Her elongated posture and controlled stance give the figure an elegant monumentality, while the surrounding space captures the energy and discipline of performance. Hawkins’ expressive realist approach gives the dancer both physical presence and painterly spontaneity. Her back, arms, and legs are carefully observed, yet the edges of the figure loosen into energetic brushwork as the costume expands around her. This balance between realism and abstraction allows Hawkins to convey the precision of ballet without losing the sensation of movement. The figure’s upright pose creates a strong vertical rhythm through the centre of the composition. Her crossed legs form a narrow structural base, while the raised arms open outward in opposing curves above. The sweeping skirt broadens the composition through the middle, creating a dramatic contrast between the dancer’s controlled body and the more expansive movement of the fabric. Colour is central to the painting’s visual impact. Turquoise, aqua, and cool blue tones dominate the background, while deeper indigo and navy anchor the lower section. Soft whites, pale greys, and touches of blue define the dancer’s skirt, punctuated by delicate hints of blush and warmer flesh tones. The restrained interplay of cool and warm colour allows the figure to remain luminous against the surrounding field. The painting’s expressive surface also encourages a heightened awareness of texture and mark-making. Hawkins uses broad strokes, broken edges, layered paint, and more delicate passages to distinguish skin, fabric, and atmosphere. The skirt is particularly dynamic, its folds suggested through shifting tonal planes and energetic brushwork that create the impression of movement continuing beyond the captured pose. Yet “Prima” is more than a study of ballet technique. Through the dancer’s poised stance, exposed back, and upward-reaching arms, Hawkins captures the combination of discipline, vulnerability, and confidence that defines performance. Seen from behind, the figure retains a degree of anonymity, allowing the painting to become a broader meditation on artistry, control, and the physical dedication behind moments of apparent effortlessness. With its elegant composition, luminous blue palette, and compelling balance of realism and expressive abstraction, “Prima” transforms a moment of ballet into a powerful contemporary figurative painting. Presented in a light natural wood frame and ready to be displayed, this original 105 x 85 cm oil on canvas work combines movement, atmosphere, and painterly energy, bringing grace, drama, and refined visual presence to any collection. “Prima” is currently on display and available for acquisition at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Artist biography: Pete Hawkins is a contemporary figurative painter based in Suffolk, UK, where the coastal landscape subtly informs the atmosphere of his work. A lifelong artist, Pete has been immersed in drawing, painting, and visual experimentation since early childhood. His artistic journey has taken him through a wide range of subjects and styles, each phase revealing new dimensions of his evolving vision. Though British by nationality, Pete was born in Panama City and raised across multiple countries, giving him a unique, globally informed perspective. This international upbringing is evident in the sensitivity and nuance of his storytelling through paint, often marked by a strong narrative undercurrent. In recent years, Pete has turned his focus toward the world of ballet—drawn to the emotional and physical discipline of the art form. His ballet series explores the tension between control and freedom, grace and strength, capturing fleeting moments of movement with deliberate brushwork and dynamic composition. Through light, form, and gesture, Pete seeks to preserve the essence of motion within a still medium, creating paintings that pulse with life and energy. Pete Hawkins continues to develop his practice, balancing technical precision with expressive depth, and offering viewers a compelling window into the beauty and complexity of the human figure in motion. Explore the captivating figurative paintings of renowned artist Pete Hawkins, known for his expressive brushwork and elegant depictions of ballet and the human form — available for purchase online and exclusively through Signet Contemporary Art.
  • Creator:
    Pete Hawkins
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Contemporary
  • Period:
    21st Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU468318736752

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