Liz Dickinson
Contemporary
Fine Artist
MEET THE ARTIST
LIZ DICKINSON
Liz is a contemporary fine artist who first moved to Cornwall in 1995 from Northumberland with its open beauty and landscapes of contrast. The similarity of the coastline and large areas of moorland and ancient landscapes drew her to Cornwall along with its emense heritage of art and its landscape and light being a consistent inspiration for her work.
Being in Cornwall has given Liz a real connection with the artists that had already been an integral part of her art practice. Enthralled by mid 20th Century design and modernism; the art of Peter Lanyon, Karl Weschka, Paul Fieler, Sandra Blow and themes in 50/60’s design motifs; help structure her shapes and forms she sees repeatedly within her subject matter.
Walking on the beaches within the dominating structural landscapes, with her dogs who at times make an appearance in her work, she see these motifs and shapes in the rocks and tides that then become expressive methods of capturing the power and drama of the place. She also uses similar themes of pattern and texture in her Still Life work that captures elements from her everyday life and living environment.
Her art is an emotional response often playing with perspective that shifts to make the viewer question where the starting point is, this is intentional. Her work is underpinned by observation and through her use of intuitive drawings where she may make one line travel through the landscape or a series of expressive marks that gives her work energy. She describes her style as “abstracted” so in it lies the recognisable but interpreted rather than an exact response. At times she will shift viewpoints even mapping out the subjects and locations, almost as if from above.
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STEELWORKS GALLERY
The new home for Liz Dickinson artist, Steelworks is based in The Shipyard Market in Porthleven Cornwall. Liz is known for her works directly painted onto stainless steel and larger work framed in original stainless steel frames. Liz is opening her own small gallery which will showcase her work and on occasion that of selected artists and crafts people.Liz creates work that is inspired by her love of mid 20th century art and design. Cornwall is known for its rich heritage of art inspired by the unique landscapes and light; artists such as Peter Lanyon, William Scott, Paull Fieler and Karl Weshcka have inspired Liz, influencing her work through subject matter and compositional technique, intwining closely with her own interpretations of landscape and still life. Liz works mostly in acrylic but also introduces textures and other media when she feels it is appropriate.
Archive of work
Print Shop
Take a browse through all the available limited edition prints to order online and delivered directly to your door. If you are looking for original artwork you can check each description to check availability and see the originals section for pieces currently available for sale .