'Last Light' 12''x36''
Teresa will be exhibiting in Corfe Castle, Dorset
22 May - 8 June 2008
email or telephone for details.
'The Horseman' 50x40cm, oil on canvas
'Day to Day' 107x137cm, oil on canvas - SOLD
'Bird Song' 60''x48'' - ON LOAN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Teresa Lawton - 2008
Artist Teresa Lawton was born in Poole, and she
received a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art from Winchester in 1994. She lives & works from her studio
in the historical village of Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck and is
inspired by the environmentally unique surroundings on her doorstep. She
walks every day, as being so familiar with the coastline & landscape is a
key component in the way her work develops.
“My paintings are about the things
that leave an impression in my mind or my heart and the landscape is the
ground on which I explore these thoughts and possibilities. I paint about a solitary inner
world, which is affected by the memories of places or of people and
animals I have known, loved or lost. They may be about dreams, colours
or shadows, simple marks in the sand or random objects which get washed
up along the coast whose shapes inspire me. I see forgotten things that
have been discarded and for some reason I remember them and paint about
them; they hold some mystery for me”. Teresa paints instinctively,
building up deep rich areas of polished colour, which are scored and
marked as the work develops, subtly revealing the hidden shapes within.
Animal shadows or interior sculptural forms may appear giving structure
to the work. These lay along side contrasting areas of space and light.
Whether re organizing shapes with
pencil marks or scoring the surface, the aim is to compose an absolute
balance by building up layers, divisions and dynamic overlays in order
to create a calm. Teresa has exhibited at The Royal
Academy Summer Shows and at the New York Art Fair, the Laing Exhibition
and the Art Loan Collection at Bournemouth University . In 1997 her work
was selected by HRH the Prince of Wales for The Discerning Eye
Exhibition. Her paintings are in private
collections owned by singer George Michael, songwriter BA Robertson,
award wining designer Derek Birdsall and actors Emily Butterfield, Aidan McArdle,
and Pipa Hayward. She exhibits with The Belgrave
Gallery, St Ives, and is represented at the leading London Art Fairs by
Lena Boyle Fine Art and The Art Stable, Dorset. Enquiries on 07890 559246. A Full CV can be sent on request.
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Teresa will be exhibiting in Corfe Castle, Dorset
22 May - 8 June 2008
email or telephone for
details.
