Brian Sinfield Art Gallery
'A Closer Look' by Vanessa Cooper
Vanessa Cooper 12 October - 26 October 2024
‘A Closer Look’ features an incredible exhibition full of nature, animals and Vanessa’s sense of humour.
Her paintings make your heart sing, and she openly admits that she strives to produce paintings “that make people feel good.” About fifteen years ago, the late Brian Sinfield summed her work up in three words, ‘Joie de Vivre’ and the term has been used by countless people over the years to describe her work.
Vanessa revels in the beauty of nature and observes the shades that nature puts together when looking for inspiration. Her vases of flowers overflow with vitality, texture and life. These still life paintings are far from ’still' - they are full of joy and a delight to behold.
Merriment is another word that goes hand in hand with Vanessa’s work. ’Sausage Sandwich’ for example depicts dog heaven for anyone that has owned a four-legged friend. Her animal paintings are part of a series for which she has become noted, packed with humour and English eccentricity.
Vanessa Cooper has been painting since her early teens. She was born and grew up in Hampshire and studied at Portsmouth University. Since 1987, when she first began exhibiting, she has built her reputation with her unique and recognisable style. Vanessa has exhibited at the Royal College of Art and the Royal Western Academy, and her work can be found in private collections throughout the UK and overseas.
This will be Vanessa's eight solo exhibition with the gallery, which opens on Saturday, 12th October and Sunday 13th October. A catalogue for this exhibition is available.
To view the full exhibition please click here
Image illustrated: ‘Pick on Someone Your Own Size’, oil on board, 58 x 58 cm
New Work In
Recent new works to the Gallery
We are delighted to bring to your attention new works received by the following artists:-
All available work can be viewed and purchased online. Please click on the artist's link above. Alternatively, please call the gallery for further information.
Painting shown here: Fifi Charrington, Cretan Vase, oil on canvas, 40 x 60 cm
'Market Street' by Jane Hooper
Jane Hooper
Jane's paintings depict simple subjects, often still life arrangements of vases, jugs, flowers on a table commonly found in her everyday domestic environment. Her muted palette gives her paintings a tonal subtlety and her choice of limited subjects give a purity to her work. Jane has been painting for the past twenty years, constantly refining her technique. She’s an artist that will make you crave more wall space.
The artist explains:
“I have always enjoyed drawing from an early age, then I discovered oil paints and have never looked back. I have a real passion for simple, uncomplicated still life, choosing vegetables and flowers from the garden as my main subject matter. I often pair them with kitchen scales or other domestic objects. Colour is important too. I am very drawn to a subtle palette and my aim is to make the colour I choose work in harmony."
Jane Hooper is a self-taught artist based in Buckinghamshire, working predominately in oil, to build shape, colour and texture. It is still that has become her passion, creating simple yet beautiful paintings with a muted palette. She draws on the landscape around her or on everyday life objects for inspiration.
Image illustrated: Oil and Stems, oil on canvas, 91 x 122 cm
To view all available paintings please click here