Headingley snapshots
an exhibition of paintings of trees and buildings in Headingley, Woodhouse and Meanwood
at HEART in Headingley, June 11th - July 29th 2011
The paintings in this exhibition have been done over the last two years. They show places near where I live and work - places that have been familiar to me over the years that I have lived in Leeds. What I am trying to do in these paintings is to combine an interest in the abstract qualities of colour, space and pattern with recognisable images of real places. By choosing familiar scenes I hope that I get an emotional connection with the subject, and I aim for either a casual, "snapshot" composition or an iconic one with the tree or building in the centre of the image. Already since I have made these paintings some places have changed - the poplars on North Grange Road have been cut down, and Bentley School has been knocked down and replaced with houses. For me, these paintings are a snapshot of a particular time and place and of my feelings about it.  Glendor DIY, 2010 HEART is in the old Headingley Primary School building on Bennett Road. It is open from Monday to Saturday daytime and evening - please see their website for details. My work will be on display on the ground floor of the building. |
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