Graeme Willson 07927 884423
These paintings are part of a series of works which explore the age-old theme of human beauty, individuality and 'presence'. Some of them use geometry, ornament or architecture as a way of posing questions about these themes; they are based upon the visible world, yet conjure up a metaphysical or contemplative mood. 'Scrapbook' is part of a body of work on the format and imagery of books, albums and portfolios, using the interplay of image/text/letter.
Mixed media
13 ½" X 20 ½"
2003
£350
Charcoal and acrylic
28" X 21"
2003 - 04
£375
Oil and collage on panel
20" X 20"
Private Collection, Yorkshire
The role of colour, together with shifting bands of light and dark, is also important as a means to establishing a particular mood...
Oil on panel
2001
Private Collection, UK
Oil on panel
2002
Private Collection, UK
Oil on panel
2002
Private Collection, UK
A similar approach was used during Graeme's residency at the Ilkley Concert Club (1996 - 98). These paintings are grounded in the discipline of observational drawing - a particularly difficult feat when the subject is constantly moving - but they also attempt an evocation of the music in question. By allowing a degree of 'free-wheeling' and 'happy accident' in the process of painting, a certain analogy is established with the dynamics of musical creation.
Acrylic and oil on canvas
60" x 60"
1997 - 98
Private Collection, UK
Oil on panel
20" X 16"
1997 - 98
Private Collection, UK
"Willson's masterful pictures combine precisely executed representational portraits embedded in abstract form to convey a vivid sense of the creativity which is accompanying the musician's music-making. For me, Willson's approach is irresistible."
Stephen Biscoe
Yorkshire Post
April 2000