The Journey Home
Oil on Canvas,
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The Journey Home
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Details
Oil on Canvas
Expressive brushwork
W: 297mm x H: 420mm x D: 20mm
W: 12" x H: 17" x D: 1"
Approx. Weight: 0.5kg
This work is
unframed
Price
US$ 274
Scale
Reference
IDA-2026-12
About "The Journey Home"
The Journey Home is a celebration of hope, belonging and the quiet assurance that every journey has a destination. Along the peaceful Cape shoreline, two figures walk towards the distant silhouette of Table Mountain, a timeless symbol of strength, refuge and home. Their footsteps across the sand remind us that life's greatest journeys are often taken one step at a time, guided by faith, perseverance and hope.
Painted in rich oils on canvas, this artwork captures the ever-changing beauty of the Cape coastline through expressive brushwork, luminous skies and gentle ocean reflections. The sweeping beach invites the viewer into the scene, creating a sense of movement and anticipation, while the iconic mountain stands steadfast on the horizon as a constant reminder that even after life's storms, there is always a place of peace waiting ahead.
Inspired by the enduring spirit of the Cape of Good Hope, The Journey Home speaks to those who have experienced change, overcome challenges or longed for a place where they truly belong. It reflects the comfort of returning home--not only to a physical place, but also to a place of peace within ourselves.
Whether displayed in a living room, study, office or holiday home, this original oil painting brings warmth, tranquillity and a sense of optimism to any interior. Its timeless South African landscape and universal message make it a meaningful addition to both contemporary and traditional collections.
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About Ida
Ida Lombard is a South African contemporary artist whose work explores light, nature, movement and the emotions hidden within a moment. Her distinctive Abstract Realism combines expressive oil painting, acrylics and mixed media to move beyond literal representation and reveal the atmosphere and feeling within her subjects.
Her connection with art began in childhood, influenced by time spent exploring the natural world and early exposure to the discipline of painting. After formal art studies and more than four decades of continued independent practice, Ida has developed a highly expressive visual language characterised by textured surfaces, energetic brushwork, palette-knife marks, expressive drips and layered colour.
Wildlife, landscapes, seascapes, botanical subjects and portraits recur throughout her work, with themes of light, stillness, vulnerability, endurance, hope and transformation. Rather than simply reproducing what she sees, Ida seeks to capture the spirit of a subject--the quiet tension beneath stillness, the movement within a landscape, or the emotional presence of an animal.
Today, Ida works full-time from her Johannesburg studio, creating original paintings for private collectors in South Africa and internationally. Her work is influenced by the expressive energy of artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Vladimir Volegov, as well as the storytelling power found in South African wildlife art.
Each painting is created as an original work, with professional artist-quality materials and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Price Range
US$ 93-1,546
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Exhibitions
Art Festival - 1980
Art in the Park - 2000
Education
Art as a subject with distinction in matric - 1980
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