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2005 - 2008
University of Plymouth
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Event: Devon Open Studios
Dates: 9 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2023
I will be opening my own studio up in Teignmouth for the Devon Open Studio Event in September.
Devon Open Studios is the annual flagship event of Devon Artist Network. Every September members of the network, potters, painters, jewellery makers, wood workers, needle workers and creatives of every kind, open their doors and invite people in to discover their work. Visitors can chat to the artists about their processes and inspiration. Work is also on sale and it can be a perfect opportunity to purchase unique artwork direct from the maker. For more information visit https://www.catherinekennedy.co.uk/2023-art-exhibition2023-devon-open-studios-art-exhibition/
Event: TAAG Big Celebration Re-opening Exhibition
Dates: 29 Jul 2023 - 11 Aug 2023
Over 80 local Devon artists showing a wide range of artwork, paintings, prints, sculpture and more. Celebrating Teignmouth Arts Action Groups reopening of the large exhibition space after an extensive refurbishment.
Event: English Riviera Summer Open
Dates: 14 Jul 2023 - 27 Aug 2023
Original artwork from talented professional artists. This selective showcase celebrates diversity, innovation, and exceptional talent, bringing together traditional and contemporary works from Torbay and South Devon artists, as well as attracting national and international talent to the English Riviera.
Biography
My recent work has been focused on the changing colours of the sea and childhood memories of holidays to the Mediterranean and annual visits to Torquay. These emerald and turquoise waters, have all had an influence on what I wanted to paint recently. Having moved to Devon 15 years ago the coastline and seas around Devon and Cornwall still inspire my work.
I have been painting a series of wave paintings for over 5 years now. It is the light coming through the waves and the changing colour of the water that I am keen to explore.
I like to include a sense of movement in my work and a sense of escapism. I want the viewer to feel they can walk across the sand or dive into a turquoise sea.
This second series of paintings looks at the play of light on water. It is a more tranquil and peaceful contrast to the wave series. I am intrigued the patterns created when sunlight hits the shallow water creating a dance of light and shadow with blue, turquoise, green and indigo ripples.
My paintings are oil on canvas as I prefer to work with this medium for its adaptability.
