Judy Clarkson

I am a figurative artist working mainly in oil on canvas. Through this traditional medium, I seek to convey a contemporary vision dealing with modern concerns and the human condition. The subjects of my work are often portrayed with everyday objects, yet they are contemplative, lost in thought or caught in a moment of intense emotion. An apple or a lamp can acquire a mysterious and potent presence. Often I employ reflections and a composition which spirals introspectively to draw the viewer into an intimate space. I seek to forge a direct relationship between image and audience to which each can bring their own inner emotional landscape.

For me oil paint is the perfect medium to express the human form. I work the surface of the painting intensely, building up a succession of layers to express the complexities of the living flesh and the intangible nature of the human soul. Although realistic from a distance, when viewed in proximity the brush strokes can be seen to be loose, as if in motion, alive.

UK