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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Painted after the announcement of the UK opening up after coronavirus, though we cannot be sure how long Freedom Day will last? The UK remains a small country in a big world, a small fish in a big pond. Survival of the fittest won’t be enough to save this planet, we need to wake up to our wider responsibilities and see beyond ourselves.

 

2021

Acrylic on Canvas

60x60x4cm

Unframed