LISA PENSON

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Over the last few years, my process-led practice has taken me on a path of exploration, where new ways of applying paint and material experimentation have been the focus. Painting for me is always an intuitive process, as choices relating to colour, composition and theme are seldom pre-planned but arise organically. Nevertheless, even though ‘control’ is not something I desire at the start, as a painting progresses, iteration, editing and ‘framing’ of interesting occurrences arising through the alchemy of layering becomes necessary. Ultimately, I seek to balance contrasting visual elements such as control and expression, hard-edged shapes and watery washes, expanses of colour and black brush marks to achieve harmony.

 

Since 2017, I have exhibited my work widely across the UK including Ferens Art Gallery (Hull), Stockport Art Gallery and the Royal West of England Academy of Art (Bristol). I have shown my work in many group shows across Greater Manchester and regularly exhibit my work at The Old Lock Up Gallery and Tarpey Gallery (Derbyshire).