Jackdaws

Frederick George Davis is a leading contemporary artist who has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally, sharing his time between his homes in Devon and the South of France.

 

Known principally for his exquisite use of colour, texture and pattern, he explores many and varied themes with acrylic, collage, watercolour, gouache and mixed media.

 

His work is unique in its diversity, encompassing a wide range of subject matter taken from his everyday experiences and memories, working in a full range of scales, from intricate detailed pieces to bold large works. Interpretations are often witty and playful, capturing the essence of his starting points with a keen perceptive insight, frequently completed as part of an extensive series of work which testify to his love of experimentation and his unerring ability to tantalise the viewers' imagination. His work retaining a painterly integrity which shines through.

 

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Writing in 2020: ‘Last week Jackdaws decided to build a nest on top of our chimney in Devon, which means no fires at home until the nesting season is over. Personal events such as these frequently require an artistic response.’

 

Events have a way of taking over the smooth running of our lives as we have recently experienced here and all around the world. There is something comforting and hopeful in the realisation that nature continues with the changing seasons and that its natural balance remains intact and undisturbed.

 

2020

 

Acrylic on Canvas

81x65x5cm

Framed