Through the School Gate offers a tranquil view of a hushed school courtyard, where the students are immersed in their lessons. The painting captures the intricate pattern of the paving stones and buildings, intersected by the gate, which serves as a focal point. Illuminated by the gentle sunlight peeking up behind the distant buildings, the scene exudes a sense of quiet beauty and serenity. As an artist, I am constantly drawn to capturing the emotional response I have towards the world around me. My sketchbook notes serve as a visual diary, helping me recall the memories of those special moments. I then delve into the formal dynamics of what I see – the shapes, the light, the negative spaces – and express them through my artwork, whether it’s through form or colour.
The initial sketches capture the essence of the moment, but it’s the process of painting that allows the artwork to transcend its beginnings and become its own entity. My goal is to express the feelings I experience as I observe the world. To achieve this, I explore the shapes created by light and form, using colour to emphasise the two-dimensional nature of the painting surface. In my paintings, I hope to convey the way I view the world around us and the abstract quality of light, colour, and shapes that can be found in everyday moments.
Through the School Gate (contact us about this work, please include the title)
25 x 20cm oil on wood panel
£350
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