Tarpey
Gallery is proud to present ‘From River to Sea’ an exhibition of new work by
Derbyshire based painter Jenny Aitken. Taking in scenes from Cromford to
Cornwall the subject matter meanders it’s way from Tributaries to the Sea, with
an emphasis on exacting colour and tonal contrast to convey light and movement,
Jenny has produced a stunning new collection of work which will be on display
from 11th April – 16th May, 2015.
Jenny
has been painting professionally since her graduation from Aberystwyth
University in 1997. Her style has evolved throughout her career and continues
to do so, with a recent turn towards Plein air work.
“Each
painting is born from strong visual and emotional memories, sketches and
images, and my love of photography informs the composition and light. I want to
tell a story, and achieve that evocative sense of a place through movement,
light and texture.”
Jenny
Aitken, 2014
Jenny
has always loved the effects of light on the wilder coasts of Britain and is
inspired by the seascapes of Edward Hopper, photography, contemporary
impressionism, and any artist who projects the zing of salty light that she
strives towards in her own work.
“I
live in Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District, and my studio looks North
West towards the peaks. However, my roots are in Alderney, in the Channel
Islands, and the coast is a constant inspiration.”
Jenny
Aitken, 2014
We have
been keeping a close eye on Jenny’s work over the last few years and are
extremely excited to host an exhibition of work by a local artist who’s choice
of subject matter takes the viewer on a Journey ‘From River to Sea’.
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