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Gillian Crossley-Holland
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| Painter |
| Artist's Statement |
Texture and light, earth, sea and sky, these
are the things that interest me most. I love using both oil
and chalk pastels, 'in texture and colour like the earth itself',
which blend, set and meld in an instant, allowing me to play
with surfaces and layers as desired. I often scrape off the
top layer to find all the lovely colours and marks that happen
underneath.
My main subject matter ranges from Norfolk shores to Suffolk
fields with the wonderful East Anglian sky above. Of late, I
have become fascinated by painting waves, especially that shifting
area between wave and sand.
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| Biography |
Gillian studied graphic design at Canterbury
College of Art and worked in publishing, publicity and then
book design until she and her young family went to live in the
midwest of America. Whilst there, she studied printing, drawing
and painting, disciplines she decided to follow full time when
she eventually returned to England.
She has exhibited in America and England. Gillian teaches in
schools, runs workshops and has given lectures on her pastel
paintings. She continues to design and illustrate books and
cards. Best of all though, she likes to go out drawing on a
stormy afternoon, just at that moment when the rain stops and
the sun comes out.
Gillian is a member of Norfolk Broads Arts and Tideliners, exhibiting
in Burnham Overy Staithe throughout the year. She also participates
in Suffolk Open Studios, is a member of their committee and
opens her studio to the public in June.
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| Exhibitions |
ENGLAND
Bircham Gallery, Holt
Broughton House, Cambridge
Fenny Lodge Gallery, Bletchley
Holkham Art Gallery, Holkham
Stables Yard, Hertford
AMERICA
Bridge Square Gallery, Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield Arts Gallery, Northfield, Minnesota
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| Contact Details |
Church Farm Barn
Rickinghall
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 1EG
Tel: 01379 890339
Email: gillian@crossley-holland.com
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