angela lawrence
- Work
- Biography
My paintings are in oil and are mostly land and seascapes inspired by South West Scotland, Highlands and Cumbria. I like to give a feeling of “being there” - the satisfaction of recognition and connection, although locations are subtly transformed by memory or imagination. I also enjoy the contrasts of texture of shoreline and foregrounds in coastal subjects, sometimes resulting in increased, often invented detail. The work varies though, from representing locations very recognizably, to a looser interpretation of place, where changing moods of hills and sea, created by changing light, are the interest; elusive glimpses of land or glimmers, splendour or darkness falling on the horizon.
In all strands, I work alla prima - aiming to retain a fresh, natural atmosphere corresponding to outdoor subjects.
Over the last 20 years I have developed several semi abstract series of works which I return to intermittently: "Wind on the High Tops" inspired by receding shapes and indistinct horizons up in the hills; “Sea Spirits”- focussing on the characteristics of the sea itself; “Reflections” -a more abstract and contemplative theme, and recently Hebridean Blues- with minimal palette but high tonal contrast. There is a combination of elements from these series which have become my latest work with limited palette: "Into The Wind": dark, mysterious horizons, sparse highlights on restless waves or windswept mountain shapes. The connecting thread of my work is a passion for being out in nature and where it takes us.
In all strands, I work alla prima - aiming to retain a fresh, natural atmosphere corresponding to outdoor subjects.
Over the last 20 years I have developed several semi abstract series of works which I return to intermittently: "Wind on the High Tops" inspired by receding shapes and indistinct horizons up in the hills; “Sea Spirits”- focussing on the characteristics of the sea itself; “Reflections” -a more abstract and contemplative theme, and recently Hebridean Blues- with minimal palette but high tonal contrast. There is a combination of elements from these series which have become my latest work with limited palette: "Into The Wind": dark, mysterious horizons, sparse highlights on restless waves or windswept mountain shapes. The connecting thread of my work is a passion for being out in nature and where it takes us.
1976-7 Camberwell School of Art,London:part-time
1980: B.A.Honours Music & English,Keele University
1981: Postgraduate diploma:Royal Welsh College Music
1984: Postgraduate Diploma,Performance;
Goldsmiths,London University
1995-2000 Art courses,Joensuu College,Finland
2003: Q.T.S; Middlesex University.
2004-ongoing: Established gallery, Clience Studio.
Selected Exhibitions
2024 V.A.S Now and Then , Dalkeith Palace Edinburgh
2024 D.A.G.F.A.S at Kirkcudbright Galleries
2024 Dumfries and Galloway Art Society at Gracefield
2024 /23/22/21 Harbour Cottage Gallery Kirkcudbright
2024 - 2005 (incl. every year) SpringFling OpenStudios
2022-2024 Old Courthouse Gallery Ambleside
2019 VAS/SSA Alight members wall at R.S.A
2019 MacGregor Fine Art, Glasgow
2018 Upfront Gallery, Penrith
2018 Otterburn Gallery Dumfries
2018 Gullane Gallery,North Berwick
2016 Scottish National Gallery,V.A.S
2016/15 Lillie Gallery,Glasgow Society Women Artists
2015 Torrance Gallery Edinburgh
2015/14/13/12 Lime Tree Gallery Fortwilliam
2014 V.A.S Peebles
2014 G.S.W.A: McLaurin Galleries
2014 Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2014/13/12/11: Paisley Art Institute
2013 V.A.S Gracefield Art Centre:
2016-2012 John Green Fine Art
2013 Billiardroom: G.S.W.A
2012 Lillie Gallery&Stirling Smith Gallery:G.S.W.A
2012 Jerdan Gallery, Anstruther
2011 Royal Scottish Academy,New Collectives
2008-’11 GatehouseGallery
2010/11 Colours Gallery
2005-’10 Glasgow Art Fair
1980: B.A.Honours Music & English,Keele University
1981: Postgraduate diploma:Royal Welsh College Music
1984: Postgraduate Diploma,Performance;
Goldsmiths,London University
1995-2000 Art courses,Joensuu College,Finland
2003: Q.T.S; Middlesex University.
2004-ongoing: Established gallery, Clience Studio.
Selected Exhibitions
2024 V.A.S Now and Then , Dalkeith Palace Edinburgh
2024 D.A.G.F.A.S at Kirkcudbright Galleries
2024 Dumfries and Galloway Art Society at Gracefield
2024 /23/22/21 Harbour Cottage Gallery Kirkcudbright
2024 - 2005 (incl. every year) SpringFling OpenStudios
2022-2024 Old Courthouse Gallery Ambleside
2019 VAS/SSA Alight members wall at R.S.A
2019 MacGregor Fine Art, Glasgow
2018 Upfront Gallery, Penrith
2018 Otterburn Gallery Dumfries
2018 Gullane Gallery,North Berwick
2016 Scottish National Gallery,V.A.S
2016/15 Lillie Gallery,Glasgow Society Women Artists
2015 Torrance Gallery Edinburgh
2015/14/13/12 Lime Tree Gallery Fortwilliam
2014 V.A.S Peebles
2014 G.S.W.A: McLaurin Galleries
2014 Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2014/13/12/11: Paisley Art Institute
2013 V.A.S Gracefield Art Centre:
2016-2012 John Green Fine Art
2013 Billiardroom: G.S.W.A
2012 Lillie Gallery&Stirling Smith Gallery:G.S.W.A
2012 Jerdan Gallery, Anstruther
2011 Royal Scottish Academy,New Collectives
2008-’11 GatehouseGallery
2010/11 Colours Gallery
2005-’10 Glasgow Art Fair
Collections
- 2019
- angela lawrence
- Various from 2016-2024
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