Expressions in Paint is quite possibly one of the best exhibitions I’ve been to.
We started with a mosey around the studios, which was interesting and somewhat cozy – it was inspiring to see so many art styles and techniques.
After the studios we headed to the main exhibition. Seeing the focus on colour rather than perfection was amazing. It was lovely to see so many paintings which had been created through the enjoyment of a process rather than thinking solely of the end result, which I feel most artists seem to do.
Each painting worked as an individual piece, but seeing them all together brought so many positive emotions. It looked so free and cheerful, and the texture in the paint was beautiful.
Another interesting feature was just how well the two artists collaborated. If the exhibition wasn’t advertised with two artists you would probably think that there was a single artist who created the pieces. They were similar enough to flow through the room, but different enough to tell their own story.
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