Oil on canvas
51 x 41 cm
Category Archives: Paintings
The Calm
Acrylic and oil on canvas
51 x 82 cm (diptych- each 51 x 41 cm)
From the Shambala series
The Shambala series is about the dangers of black and white thinking, contrasting mirror images of festival scenes. One side is purely black and white, and the other side is in full colour. Different perspectives give us different ways to see the world, but some of them don’t give us the full picture- black and white thinking can lose much of the truth. Mirror images are my metaphors for alternate realities, possibilities, or parallel universes.
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Purple Transformation
Private collection, Edinburgh
Acrylic and Oil on canvas
82cm x 51cm (Diptych- each painting is 41 x 51 cm)
The Shambala series is about the dangers of black and white thinking, contrasting mirror images of festival scenes. One side is purely black and white, and the other side is in full colour. Different perspectives give us different ways to see the world, but some of them don’t give us the full picture- black and white thinking can lose much of the truth. Mirror images are my metaphors for alternate realities, possibilities, or parallel universes.
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Tagged costume, diptych, festival, oil painting, painting, purple, Shambala Festival
Image Transfer Painting at West Dean College 23-25 June 2017
I’ll be teaching a weekend course 23-25 June 2017 at the breathtakingly beautiful West Dean College- the arts and crafts college founded by Edward James, patron to Magritte, Dali, and Leonora Carrington, amongst others.
This course is suitable for all- whether you have some experience with acrylic image or have never held a paintbrush in your life. Acrylic image transfer is simple, non-toxic, inexpensive and amazingly versatile. It can be incorporated into many forms of art, as it can be applied to any surface that will take acrylic paint. On this course we will explore it in the context of painting: this is a technique that you can take home with you to explore more fully and continue experimenting with.
Introductory workshops at the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival, 3rd June 2017
Twinkling acrylic and oil on canvas 20 cm x 20 cm
Next Saturday the 3rd of June I will be teaching short introductory workshops on the technique of Acrylic Image Transfer at the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival.
Over 200 artists, makers, writers and performers will be gatheed together for the UK’s definitive arts and craft festival, featuring live demonstrations, taster workshops, and a market of crafts made by outstanding makers and designers. There will also be tours, talks, and screenings inside West Dean House.
West Dean College is located near Chichester in West Sussex.
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Let Them Eat Hash Brownies
Diptych, 82cm x 51cm. (Each canvas is 41cm x 51cm.) Acrylic and oil on canvas.
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Through the Looking Glass II
Oil on Canvas, 77cm x 55cm
This painting is from the series Through the Looking Glass, which are sections of idyllic scenes seen through a kaleidoscope. The handmade flexible kaleidoscope introduces reflections and distortions which feed back upon themselves. They are symbolic of choices, possibilities, and perhaps even of parallel universes and other magical realms.
Through the Looking Glass I
Oil on canvas, 77cm x 55cm
Better Red than Dead (Kaleidoscope Self-Portrait #4)
Private collection, London
Oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm.
The kaleidoscope self-portraits investigate the way my own self-image has developed from reflections and distortions, focusing on specific body parts such as breasts, hips and face. A glanced reflection in a shop window, an image reflected in the eyes of another, a view of myself through the lens of body-shaming media culture, images coloured by emotions and contradictory evaluations- these are all ways that my body is reflected back to me. These paintings, as well as being a poetic representation of these reflections, are also a way to take back control of the portrayal of my own body, and revel in the power of being my own muse.
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Tagged london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, self-portrait
Reality is Not a Fixed Point. (Kaleidoscope Self-Portrait #3)
Private collection, London
Oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm.
The kaleidoscope self-portraits investigate the way my own self-image has developed from reflections and distortions, focusing on specific body parts such as breasts, hips and face. A glanced reflection in a shop window, an image reflected in the eyes of another, a view of myself through the lens of body-shaming media culture, images coloured by emotions and contradictory evaluations- these are all ways that my body is reflected back to me. These paintings, as well as being a poetic representation of these reflections, are also a way to take back control of the portrayal of my own body, and revel in the power of being my own muse.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, paintings
Kaleidoscope Eyes (Self-Portrait Through a Kaleidoscope #2)
Oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm.
The kaleidoscope self-portraits investigate the way my own self-image has developed from reflections and distortions, focusing on specific body parts such as breasts, hips and face. A glanced reflection in a shop window, an image reflected in the eyes of another, a view of myself through the lens of body-shaming media culture, images coloured by emotions and contradictory evaluations- these are all ways that my body is reflected back to me. These paintings, as well as being a poetic representation of these reflections, are also a way to take back control of the portrayal of my own body, and revel in the power of being my own muse.
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Tagged london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, self-portrait
Can’t See the Forest – installation view
In it’s entirety. Shown here at the Stoke Newington Library Gallery. Never again will they all hang together!
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Stephanie, from Can’t See the Forest
Private collection, France
Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Miriam, from Can’t See the Forest
Private Collection, Liverpool
50cm x 50cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
Ben, from Can’t See the Forest
40cm x 30cm. Oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
Zia, from Can’t See the Forest
40cm x 51cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
Wana, from Can’t See the Forest
20cm x20cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
Reka, from Can’t See the Forest
20cm x 25cm. Oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
Joe, from Can’t See the Forest
20cm x 20cm, oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, portrait
Holly, from Can’t See the Forest
40cm x 50cm. Oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
Joel, from Can’t See the Forest
20cm x 25cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, paintings, portrait, trees
Tilly, from Can’t See the Forest
40cm x 50cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
Attraction/Refraction (Self-Portrait Through a Kaleidoscope #1)
Private Collection, London
oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm
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Tagged contemporary painting, kaleidoscope, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
Tilly as Brahdi, Smoking- In Situ
Tilly as Brahdi, smoking
This painting now lives on the wall of the living room in Loraine’s house in Guildford.
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Sarah and Lynnie, from Can’t See the Forest
Oil on canvas
51cm x 41cm
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, ivy, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, symbiont, trees
Karolina, from Can’t See the Forest
Acrylic and oil on canvas
20cm x 20cm
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, ivy, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, trees
Cooper, from Can’t See the Forest
41cm x 41cm
Oil on canvas
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
Bobbles, from Can’t See the Forest
41cm x 31cm
Oil on canvas
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, symbiont, trees
Chelsa, from Can’t See the Forest
Private collection, London
61cm x 61cm
Oil on canvas
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, symbiont, trees
Eleanor Buffam 