Pages of Life 2015 – A Story in Colour and Motion

Acrylic on Canvas. Size: 120 W x 150 H x 4 D cm

Monica Maja Richardson’s Pages of Life 2015 is a visceral dive into the chaos and beauty of existence, an abstract composition where layers of colour, texture, and movement collide. Measuring a striking 120 x 150 cm, this acrylic-on-canvas piece doesn’t just sit passively on the wall—it pulses with life, demanding engagement.

The painting, a dynamic interplay of greens, blues, and flashes of fiery orange, is a reflection of the fragmented nature of human experience. Richardson’s strokes are deliberate yet free, evoking a sense of memory in motion—moments blurred, others sharpened in focus, some fading into the distance while others stand stark against the layered backdrop. It’s an impression of lived reality, where clarity and obscurity coexist in a kind of abstract narrative.

There’s an unmistakable energy here, a nod to the expressive works of Jackson Pollock and the layered, contemplative textures of Gerhard Richter. But Richardson carves her own space in the abstract world, balancing spontaneity with control, emotion with composition. The piece, signed discreetly on the back and protected with a UV spray, ensures its colours remain as vibrant as the emotions it evokes.

What’s striking is its ability to shift perspectives—at a glance, it’s chaos, but with a moment’s reflection, patterns emerge. The green streaks suggest hope, the blurred segments hint at forgotten or distant memories, while the more structured patches ground the piece with a sense of stability. It’s a painting that reveals itself in layers, much like life itself.

Originally from Rome, Richardson’s journey from TV presenter to self-taught artist in London is mirrored in her work—bold, exploratory, and unafraid to evolve. Pages of Life 2015 is not just an artwork; it’s a visual diary, a vibrant meditation on experience and emotion. It invites the viewer to find their own story within its strokes, proving that sometimes, the beauty of life is in the sum of its scattered, colourful parts.

Pages of Life is a stunning, emotive work that captures the rhythm of life in its rawest, most abstract form. The painting is available to buy on Saatchi Art