Approved: 15.08.2011

Amy E. Brown

Artist, Critic, Curator, Writer

Approved: 15.08.2011

'Drawing and colour are not separate at all; in so far as you paint, you draw' Throughout my work, whether it be painted or drawn, the most important aspect is the process of drawing itself. My interest lies not only in the initial drawing process but in methodical reduction. Through “removing” parts of a composition marks left behind are a key aspect of the finished piece. I try

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Artist Statement

'Drawing and colour are not separate at all; in so far as you paint, you draw' Throughout my work, whether it be painted or drawn, the most important aspect is the process of drawing itself. My interest lies not only in the initial drawing process but in methodical reduction. Through “removing” parts of a composition marks left behind are a key aspect of the finished piece. I try to work intuitively taking inspiration from the most ordinary of objects and attempting to create images of both high contrast and atmosphere. As my work progresses I feel that the Painting process and the involvement of Drawing changes all the time. Whilst always intrinsic to the Painted solutions, I feel that the drawings themselves create their own conclusions. My ongoing relationship with mark-making informs the ambience I strive to create.

CV & Education

Qualifications and training 2010 - Painting, Gray's School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen Group exhibitions 2011 - Guerilla Gallery, Tayside Recyclers, Dundee 2011 - Parallax 2, La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, London 2011 - Recollective, The Belmont Picturehouse, Aberdeen 2011 - Re-collective - North East Open Studios, I Heart Art, The Galleria, Aberdeen 2010 - G.H.A.T Graduate Show, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen 2010 - Gray Area, Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen 2009 - 99, Bar 99, Aberdeen 2009 - Artists at 5 Seatown, North East Open Studios, Gardenstown, Banff Degree shows 2010 - Gray's School of Art Degree Show, Gray's School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen