The Journey of Sharing My Art: My Experience at Holmfirth Artweek
As an artist, the act of creating is an intimate and personal experience. The joy of expressing emotions, thoughts, and stories through my work is unmatched. But there is something uniquely rewarding about sharing that creation with the world. One of the most significant moments in my artistic journey was participating in Holmfirth Artweek 2024—my first exhibition. It marked a pivotal moment where my work moved from my studio and into a shared space, connecting me with a wider audience and sparking new conversations around my art.
Why I Paint People: The Connection Between Art and Humanity
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to people—their faces, their gestures, the way emotions flicker across their expressions. Even before I fully embraced figurative painting, my work often revolved around the eye, that single, intimate detail that holds so much depth. But now, as I step deeper into colour and explore the human figure more fully, I find myself asking: why do I paint people?
The Resurgence of Figurative Art: Why the Human Form is Back in Focus
For a long time, contemporary art was dominated by abstraction—gestural marks, geometric minimalism, and colour fields that left everything open to interpretation. But now, something is shifting. Figurative art—art that represents the human form—is making a powerful comeback, and it’s impossible to ignore.