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Artist Teresa
Lawton was born in Poole, Dorset, and she received a BA (Hons) Degree in
Fine Art from Winchester in 1994.
Teresa works from her
art studio in the historical village of Corfe Castle
on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, and is inspired by the environmentally
unique surroundings on her doorstep. She walks every day, as
being so familiar with the coastline & landscape of Dorset 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, award winning songwriter BA Robertson, award wining
designer Derek Birdsall and actors Emily Butterfield,
Aidan McArdle, and Pipa Hayward.
Teresa Lawton exhibits with: The Belgrave,
St Ives -
www.belgravegallery.com
The Art Stable, Dorset -
www.theartstable.co.uk
Lena Boyle Fine Art, London -
www.lenaboyle.com
Enquiries on 07890 559246 or email
contact@teresalawton.co.uk
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