The Dome

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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During the pandemic of 2019 and 20, we have been made constantly aware of the fragility of those things we previously took for granted. It has made us all re-evaluate our priorities and daily decision making. I was inspired here by the many domes which dominate the skylines of our cities and towns throughout the world. They symbolise our need for places of contemplation and introspection, our search to find solace in the complexity of life. It is in such places where we can examine the values which underpin who we are. Shared by so many faiths, the dome is a powerful reminder of our human frailties as well as our strengths

 

2020

Mixed Media on Canvas

86x86x6cm

Framed