LESLEY ANNE DERKS (1977) Lrge Limited Edition Canvas "Bursting in to life" 17/95

Artist: Lesley Anne Derks

Title: “Bursting Into Life”

Medium: Giclée print on box canvas

Edition: Signed limited edition 17/95

Artwork Dimensions: 102cm × 67cm (40.2" × 26.4")

Frame Dimensions: Unframed canvas

Condition: Good condition; clean canvas and strong colour throughout. Small scuff to corners, see photos; No certificate.

Gallery price: £499

About the Artwork

Bursting Into Life is a vibrant nocturnal cityscape by Scottish artist Lesley Anne Derks, capturing the electric energy of London at night. The illuminated skyline, glowing windows and shimmering reflections create a sense of movement and vitality, while the unmistakable presence of the London Eye anchors the scene firmly within the capital. Derks’ elevated viewpoint reveals the dense architecture of the South Bank and Westminster, where warm amber streetlights, modern high‑rises and historic structures blend into a single, pulsating tapestry of colour.

The deep blue sky contrasts with the warm glow of the city, enhancing the drama of the composition and showcasing Derks’ mastery of artificial light. Her ability to distil the atmosphere of London — its rhythm, its brightness, its constant sense of life — makes Bursting Into Life a commanding centrepiece for contemporary interiors and an ideal choice for collectors of modern British cityscapes.

About the Artist

Lesley Anne Derks is a contemporary Scottish artist celebrated for her luminous cityscapes and architectural night scenes. Born in Falkirk and trained at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, she developed a distinctive visual language centred on the drama of artificial light within urban environments. Her work often explores iconic skylines such as London, Glasgow, Paris and New York, capturing the glow of streetlamps, reflections on water and the atmospheric haze of nightfall with a cinematic sensibility. Derks exhibits widely across the UK and beyond, with her paintings and limited edition prints held in private and corporate collections, and she is known for combining technical precision with an emotive, almost musical sense of rhythm and colour. Her ongoing practice continues to evolve around themes of light, architecture and the emotional resonance of the modern city.