Brighton’s Arty: Alison Krog

Stormy Forecast

Some sumptuous land and seascapes this week, to whet your appetite for what’s to come in this year’s coffee table covetable – Art in Brighton 2016. Louise Chatfield draws inspiration from the Sussex environs, as well as the south west of England and the north of Scotland. Most of her work is mixed media, but she has recently returned to her first love – oils. She is drawn to the contrasts of wild and soft – painting in a free and energetic style that seeks to capture the atmosphere and essence of a place – and conveying the emotional pull of light, colour and texture.

In Leila Godden’s paintings, the calm colours and exciting mark-making draw the viewer in, enticing them with nuances and evoking personal memories and experiences. The semi-abstract quality leaves interpretation to the individual rather than presenting a straight representation; beyond words, but sensed and understood. Leila is an associate member of the United Society of Artists (UA), one of London’s long-established art societies. She’ll be exhibiting with them at Bankside Gallery (close to Tate Modern) later this spring – so watch this space for further details.
And for something completely different to float your boat, textile artist Ellie Hipkin paints predominantly one-off pieces directly on to silk then finishes them with free hand machine embroidery. Her artwork is inspired by her family life and the scenery along the south coast. Through the subtle use of textile print, embroidery, embellishment and hand-painted techniques, she brings to life the natural beauty of the south coast and Sussex Downs.
It’s going to be our best book yet. So make sure you get your mitts on a copy!
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