Ross Neil:
It is clear in this series of works that there is a fundamental
and inherent love of painting: from the sheer physical dexterity
of creating colour and form, of making marks and inventing
landscapes.
Natural beauty and man made scenarios meet in a playful
and optimistic view of the world where Man’s impact
on the surrounding world is recognised for both its positive
and negative factors. Even if at first glance it is hidden,
our imprint is always there. Clearly contemporary, Ross utilises
and recalls all the skills & pleasures of a traditional
landscape painter.
Conversation is, at a first glance, a two dimensional catalogue
of birds recalling the Old Masters meticulous paintings of
flora and fauna. Here however, avian hierarchy is confused:
robins are the size of cats, ducks the size of hamsters.
The birds’ plumage is replaced by the flat colours
normally associated with corporate liveries; their form in
relief implying signage. Wild life as a logo.
Through out this series whilst your eye recognises the subject
matter your imagination is drawn into a charming, quirky,
romantic world.
Ross Neil graduated from the Royal Academy Schools in 2002
winning the Reynolds Prize which is awarded annually by
the Academicians to the student they consider to be
the most promising. This new body of work is his first
exhibition since graduating.
More Pictures Exhibition dates and Opening Hours:
12 -
6 pm Monday - Friday
or by appointment
For further information please call:
+44 (0)207 499 6614
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