COBALT

“COBALT”
An Exhibition of
Artwork by
STELLA AUCHINLECK
and
LYNNE ROBERTS

10th to 14th September

'My artwork is primarily a reflection of my own experiences, the people I know,
places I have been and the relationship I have with colour and the materials I use.
My work is a layering of images, sometimes related to each other and sometimes seemingly unconnected.
The figure features predominately creating a feeling that the work is a portrait of sorts.
The subjects around may be familiar or obvious but are arranged in conceptual layers
therefore rendering them abstract in meaning. I like to play with the opacity of the images.
Often the main subject is shown transparent thus making it secondary to the over all impact of the work. 
I include decorative pattern from different sources such as Turkish carpet design, Victorian wallpaper
or over-layering the bare limbs of trees. My work is narrative however the ‘story’ behind these works
is not as significant as it is the visual impact I wish to portray.
I am drawn to the concept of colour ‘removed’ or ‘hidden’. Small pockets or glimpses of strong colour
that draw the eye from a greater area of clam and subdued hue, interest me. I have been working with
the theme “suspended animation” in which a figure is caught in mid air, floating under water or caught unawares
Most of my work is predominately in oils but include other elements and materials such as wax, transfers, prints and photographs'.

Stella Auchinleck