Daniel Phillips
Twilight in the Wilderness
At first glance the strong lines and broad bands of tone in these works appear somewhat abstract, while the viewer's eye becomes accustomed to the painting, however, a coastal scene becomes apparent; the sweeping, pale light highlights waves of mist coming into shore and dark breakwaters stretch into the sea. Similarly, the colours-which at first seem limited-become richer as the eye begins to appreciate the subtle differences in tones. I concentrate on nature in its pure state, without the presence of man. After exploring Cornwall in search of dramatic landscapes to paint, I concentrated on the effect of moonlight on an empty beach at night rather than a realistic depiction of the scene, in order to capture the mood of a solitary place.
EDUCATION
1995 - 1998
1997
1994 - 1995
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University of Plymouth - BA Fine Art
University of Barcelona - Erasmus Exchange
Falmouth College of Art - BTEC Foundation in Art and Design |
EXHIBITIONS
2004
2003
2002
2001
2001
2000
2000 |
Frequency - Mariner's Gallery, St Ives
Fusion - Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
Curio - Mariner's Gallery, St Ives
Exposure - Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
Let's Make It Together - Stroud House Gallery, Stroud
Krydsninger - Stoeberihallens Galleri, Denmark
Krydsninger - Gjethusmuset, Denmark |
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