Lucy Wheeler

Landscape is at the core of my creative practice, informed by the weather, climate and the changing seasons. Reinforced by an emotional connection to the Shetland landscape, driven by a strong sense of place and identity as an Islander.

My work is atmospheric and captures a sense of expressive energy, creating a visual reinterpretation of the landscape, with a vivid use of colour, abstraction, texture and form. Focusing on these elements, gives a sensory awareness of the environment that surrounds us.

Process is integral to my practice, and the physical nature of materials. I use various surfaces, mediums and techniques, primarily paint and print on canvas and paper. These include watercolour, acrylic, and natural pigments from the land alongside etching and mono-printing processes.

My painting and printmaking connect closely through bold compositions and awareness of tonality. I enjoy the unpredictability in the printmaking process and watercolour painting.

By evoking a sense of connection with our surrounding landscape, my art invites viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the natural environment.