Dawn Reader
I have been painting the sea for as long as I can remember, and am especially moved by the Atlantic and the Baltic. Historically seas and coastlines have been portrayed as places of storms, battle and death but, as I walk along these boundaries of the sea and earth, I find restoration and inspiration.
When the snow fell this winter, a new spark of inspiration came and I was captivated by the quiet early morning light within a new white landscape. I have just painted a new series of snowscapes depicting the qualities of silence and stillness that fascinate me.
Although the landscapes can often be lonely and bleak, there is a quality of the light that to me, portrays hope and tranquillity. There are times when the light seems to stand so still and casts such long dusky shadows, that a soft tenderness is brought to what others might see as harsh or austere.
I live and work in London and travel to the coastlines of the northern hemisphere to concentrate on a journey of light, sky and ocean. I paint from memory and the colour sketches I make whilst on the beach. My work has no sense of place, but concentrates more on the majestic freedom and peace, together with an incredible quality of light.
By simplifying and softening the forms and through using a limited and somewhat muted palette, I aim to extract and focus on a spiritual serenity. The struggle between light and dark in my work serves not only to bring depth and perspective but also to emphasise the force and power in creation. I find that the layering of translucent glazes helps to emphasise light and shadow and allows for a rich build of colour and form.
When the snow fell this winter, a new spark of inspiration came and I was captivated by the quiet early morning light within a new white landscape. I have just painted a new series of snowscapes depicting the qualities of silence and stillness that fascinate me.
Although the landscapes can often be lonely and bleak, there is a quality of the light that to me, portrays hope and tranquillity. There are times when the light seems to stand so still and casts such long dusky shadows, that a soft tenderness is brought to what others might see as harsh or austere.
I live and work in London and travel to the coastlines of the northern hemisphere to concentrate on a journey of light, sky and ocean. I paint from memory and the colour sketches I make whilst on the beach. My work has no sense of place, but concentrates more on the majestic freedom and peace, together with an incredible quality of light.
By simplifying and softening the forms and through using a limited and somewhat muted palette, I aim to extract and focus on a spiritual serenity. The struggle between light and dark in my work serves not only to bring depth and perspective but also to emphasise the force and power in creation. I find that the layering of translucent glazes helps to emphasise light and shadow and allows for a rich build of colour and form.
TRAINING
MA - Chelsea School of Art London
San Marco Venice Italy
EXHIBITIONS
2010: Arctic Reflections, Lucy B Campbell Fine Art, London (Solo Exhibition)
2010 Discerning Eye (Nina Campbell's Invited Artist#, Mall Galleries, London
2009 Lucy B Campbell Fine Art London
Galerie de Hanenhof #solo#, Amsterdam Holland
2008 9 Langton Street Gallery #solo# London
Lucy B Campbell Fine Art London
Art London
2007 New Grafton Gallery London
Red Rag Gallery Gloucestershire
Kendall’s Fine Art Isle of Wight
2006 New Grafton Gallery #solo) London
Northcote Gallery London
Kendall’s Fine Art Isle of Wight
Eyestorm/Britart London
Royal College of Art London
2005 New Grafton Gallery London
New Jersey USA
Royal College of Art London
Kendall’s Fine Art Isle of Wight
Glasgow Art Fair Scotland
2004 New Grafton Gallery London
Oxo Tower Gallery London
2003 Cork Street London
New Grafton Gallery London
Fresh Art Business Design Centre London
20:21 Commonwealth Institute London
2002 Fresh Art Business Design Centre London
David Curzon Gallery London
Affordable Art Fair London
Beverley McNeil Florida USA
1997 American College London
1995 Contact Gallery Norwich
1994 Alexandra Palace London
1992 Ben Uri Gallery London
1991 London Institute Gallery London
1989 Square Gallery London
Dawn also has work published by International Graphics in Germany. She has worked in theatre and film, most notably for the BBC and the National Theatre, and has had work featured on Channel 4 Television. Her work has been ahown in Elle Decoration, House and Garden and Homes and Gardens magazines
MA - Chelsea School of Art London
San Marco Venice Italy
EXHIBITIONS
2010: Arctic Reflections, Lucy B Campbell Fine Art, London (Solo Exhibition)
2010 Discerning Eye (Nina Campbell's Invited Artist#, Mall Galleries, London
2009 Lucy B Campbell Fine Art London
Galerie de Hanenhof #solo#, Amsterdam Holland
2008 9 Langton Street Gallery #solo# London
Lucy B Campbell Fine Art London
Art London
2007 New Grafton Gallery London
Red Rag Gallery Gloucestershire
Kendall’s Fine Art Isle of Wight
2006 New Grafton Gallery #solo) London
Northcote Gallery London
Kendall’s Fine Art Isle of Wight
Eyestorm/Britart London
Royal College of Art London
2005 New Grafton Gallery London
New Jersey USA
Royal College of Art London
Kendall’s Fine Art Isle of Wight
Glasgow Art Fair Scotland
2004 New Grafton Gallery London
Oxo Tower Gallery London
2003 Cork Street London
New Grafton Gallery London
Fresh Art Business Design Centre London
20:21 Commonwealth Institute London
2002 Fresh Art Business Design Centre London
David Curzon Gallery London
Affordable Art Fair London
Beverley McNeil Florida USA
1997 American College London
1995 Contact Gallery Norwich
1994 Alexandra Palace London
1992 Ben Uri Gallery London
1991 London Institute Gallery London
1989 Square Gallery London
Dawn also has work published by International Graphics in Germany. She has worked in theatre and film, most notably for the BBC and the National Theatre, and has had work featured on Channel 4 Television. Her work has been ahown in Elle Decoration, House and Garden and Homes and Gardens magazines
Fisherman : Oil on Canvas (19¾ x 19¾ ins / 50 x 50 cm) 
