Black & Gold on White

Anneke Stewart's distinctive artistic approach fuses the stark, meditative quality of black ink with the opulent shimmer of gold leaf, creating a dynamic interplay between simplicity and luxury. Working across mediums such as canvas, board, and archival paper, her practice resonates with both tactile intimacy and visual grandeur. Stewart’s technique, deeply rooted in the Zen-like calligraphy she began at age 11, reveals a profound evolution from youthful exploration to a refined, signature style. 

This approach reflects her Buddhist beliefs, embedding her work with spiritual gravitas and intentionality. The contrast of black ink’s austerity against the radiant warmth of gold leaf mirrors the tension between impermanence and transcendence—a core tenet of her philosophical grounding. Stewart’s compositions invite critical reflection, as they transcend mere aesthetic appeal to engage in a dialogue about presence, balance, and the sacred in the everyday. Her work, both minimalist and layered, offers an ethereal visual language that continues to anchor her extensive and evolving practice.