A Change of Scenery
Monday, 22 April 2024
It is two years since my last exhibition here in Stamford. I moved to Langham, near Oakham two years ago and the paintings and drawings in this exhibition are the result of working for those two years in my new studio.
The change in my environment has inspired a whole new set of work. As with my paintings and drawings of Architecture shown in this gallery in previous exhibitions, my aim with each piece is to remain true to the subject, but to enhance one aspect of it. That might be a particular effect of light on the subject, the uniqueness of it’s form or perhaps the drama of the weather.
I work slowly, often spending much of my time mixing exactly the right colour for each part of the painting. However, it is still the drawing that makes a piece successful and so it is the proportions, perspective and power of each mark that must come together before it can be called complete.
I trained under Miles Richmond, a close associate of David Bomberg, but have always loved the work of the early Renaissance artists such as Masaccio and Fra Angelico. These contrasting approaches to drawing and painting provide a stimulating conflict for me when I am working.
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Original Artworks
Here at Gallery Stamford we offer a constantly updated selection of original artworks
Limited Edition Prints
We offer a wide range of limited edition prints in a variety of themes and styles
New Exhibition
This exhibition brings together ceramics by Stephen Murfitt along with mixed media work by Terry Beard. Both artists live and work from the Huntingdonshire Fens, which informs and inspires much of their work. Stephen’s pieces are hand-built and Raku fired, with an emphasis on form. ‘My work is driven by an obsession with clay and its’ versatility. I became addicted to Raku because of the direct involvement with each stage of the process. I make ceramic forms and vessels, and the combination of the making, glazing and firing results in unique pieces.’ Terry works with a range of materials and processes to make work which is evocative of landscape but retains an element of abstraction. ‘I am inspired by elements in the environment, and this informs the development of my work. I explore ways of conveying a sense of place using abstract marks and areas of colour. I use a range of media including screen printing, collage and acrylics.’
Exhibit with us
We are always excited to hear from new artists interested in exhibiting their work with us
Some reduced artwork
We have selected a limited range of artwork for you to enjoy at a special price, as we wish to present some new talent.