About Terry Beard

My work is informed and inspired by elements within the natural and built environment, particularly the landscape which surrounds my studio in the fens. This is a varied landscape, with areas of flat farmland, punctuated with woodland and connected by ditches and drains. My work explores ways of conveying a sense of depth and form using abstract marks and gestures. During the making process intuitive decisions are made and serendipitous 'accidents' are embraced, due to the way they enhance the work or add an unexpected element. I primarily use screen printing to build up layers of transparent colour on each unique piece, often adding collage or acrylic paint to achieve the desired effect. I attempt to convey the feeling of a landscape and environment rather than a portrayal of specific place. I have been inspired by abstract painters including Rothko, Irvin, Richter and Heron.