Angela Perrett
My work is about surface and time, accompanied by an interaction with forces natural and man-made. The semi-abstract images have evolved out of an emotional involvement with surface qualities and colour, inspired initially by the rock formations of Portland, Dorset.
A hut at Windy Ridge, Portland has provided constant access to a region rich in stimuli. Views take in the sweep of Chesil Beach and cross-sectional cliff faces. Ancient, weathered and exposed, the rocky coastline confronts the elements. While the Jurassic coast, a stunningly beautiful area with its spectacular and distinctive shapes, picturesque bays and fascinating earth movements, has taken 2- and 3- dimensional work into new areas.
Moving to the New Forest in 2006 has broadened my horizons further. The vast expanses of lush heather, wide open spaces, dense forestation, incredible contrasts of light and shade accompanied by glorious colours, all aspects have affected my work.
Using a sketchbook and camera I gather a wealth of visual material, accompanied by an intense feeling for my surroundings. Back in the studio I explore marks on a variety of surfaces and then experiment with multi-layering techniques wherein colours submerge and emerge across the picture plane. My passion is surface and colour; my main 2-dimensional medium is oil with the incorporation of mixed media, through these I aim to evoke a sense of time and place.
Developing concurrently has been a collection of hand-built earthenware pottery. Evolving out of organic forms different surface finishes have been achieved through burnishing, wax resist, slip, stencils and glazes.
Working with glass [fusing and slumping] is a fairly new venture for me, I aim to respond in a painterly manner working in conjunction with a wide range of different inclusions.
My overall body of work is unified by its exploration of surface qualities. The intention is to engage and challenge the viewer, to enable them to respond and reach their own visual conclusion.
A hut at Windy Ridge, Portland has provided constant access to a region rich in stimuli. Views take in the sweep of Chesil Beach and cross-sectional cliff faces. Ancient, weathered and exposed, the rocky coastline confronts the elements. While the Jurassic coast, a stunningly beautiful area with its spectacular and distinctive shapes, picturesque bays and fascinating earth movements, has taken 2- and 3- dimensional work into new areas.
Moving to the New Forest in 2006 has broadened my horizons further. The vast expanses of lush heather, wide open spaces, dense forestation, incredible contrasts of light and shade accompanied by glorious colours, all aspects have affected my work.
Using a sketchbook and camera I gather a wealth of visual material, accompanied by an intense feeling for my surroundings. Back in the studio I explore marks on a variety of surfaces and then experiment with multi-layering techniques wherein colours submerge and emerge across the picture plane. My passion is surface and colour; my main 2-dimensional medium is oil with the incorporation of mixed media, through these I aim to evoke a sense of time and place.
Developing concurrently has been a collection of hand-built earthenware pottery. Evolving out of organic forms different surface finishes have been achieved through burnishing, wax resist, slip, stencils and glazes.
Working with glass [fusing and slumping] is a fairly new venture for me, I aim to respond in a painterly manner working in conjunction with a wide range of different inclusions.
My overall body of work is unified by its exploration of surface qualities. The intention is to engage and challenge the viewer, to enable them to respond and reach their own visual conclusion.
Paintings
Glass
Ceramics
CV
2010
Oct BAC 90th Annual Peacock Gallery, Upton Park
May–Oct BAC Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
May Southern Contemporaries The Atrium, Bournemouth Uni
March N.F.A.T. Brockenhurst Village Hall
2009
Nov/Dec 2D3D South Highcliffe Castle Sept Southern Contemporaries Renscombe Worth Matravers
Hampshire Artists Open Studio
April/May 2D3D South Contemporary Arts City Space Winchester
New Forest Art Trail Open Studio
2008
Hampshire Artists Open Studio
Art Shed New Milton
New Forest Art Trail
Bournemouth University Retreat Gallery
2007
Hampshire Artists Open Studio
New Forest Art Trail
BAC Annual Exhibition The Hub Verwood
Group 94 The Hub Verwood
2006
'Above Ground' Havant Arts Centre
'Response' Faith House Holton Lee, Dorset
Hampshire Artists Garden Studio Ringwood
2005
'Extreme' Study Gallery Poole
Southern Contemporaries Red House Museum Christchurch
'Isle of Purbeck' S.C. Renscombe Farm Worth Matravers
Group 94 Study Gallery Poole
Group 94 Peacock Gallery Poole
Collections
Hampshire County Council Art Collection
Artist in Residency
'Motivate and Activate' Walford Mill Education Trust
Qualifications1976 - 1980
B.Ed. (Hons) Art and Design University of Southampton
1981
3D Studies Rolle College Exmouth
Career1980 – 92
Head of Art Glenmoor School Bournemouth
1990 – 92
Adult Education tutor
1992 – 2001
Head of Art/Head of Performing and Expressive Arts Faculty Queen Elizabeth’s School Wimborne
2007 -
Art Tutor on behalf of the Brain Support Injury Trust Pottery workshops
2010
Oct BAC 90th Annual Peacock Gallery, Upton Park
May–Oct BAC Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
May Southern Contemporaries The Atrium, Bournemouth Uni
March N.F.A.T. Brockenhurst Village Hall
2009
Nov/Dec 2D3D South Highcliffe Castle Sept Southern Contemporaries Renscombe Worth Matravers
Hampshire Artists Open Studio
April/May 2D3D South Contemporary Arts City Space Winchester
New Forest Art Trail Open Studio
2008
Hampshire Artists Open Studio
Art Shed New Milton
New Forest Art Trail
Bournemouth University Retreat Gallery
2007
Hampshire Artists Open Studio
New Forest Art Trail
BAC Annual Exhibition The Hub Verwood
Group 94 The Hub Verwood
2006
'Above Ground' Havant Arts Centre
'Response' Faith House Holton Lee, Dorset
Hampshire Artists Garden Studio Ringwood
2005
'Extreme' Study Gallery Poole
Southern Contemporaries Red House Museum Christchurch
'Isle of Purbeck' S.C. Renscombe Farm Worth Matravers
Group 94 Study Gallery Poole
Group 94 Peacock Gallery Poole
Collections
Hampshire County Council Art Collection
Artist in Residency
'Motivate and Activate' Walford Mill Education Trust
Qualifications1976 - 1980
B.Ed. (Hons) Art and Design University of Southampton
1981
3D Studies Rolle College Exmouth
Career1980 – 92
Head of Art Glenmoor School Bournemouth
1990 – 92
Adult Education tutor
1992 – 2001
Head of Art/Head of Performing and Expressive Arts Faculty Queen Elizabeth’s School Wimborne
2007 -
Art Tutor on behalf of the Brain Support Injury Trust Pottery workshops
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