Barbara Nicholls’ monumental watercolour works emerge by manipulating the behaviour of pigment in ever-increasing quantities of water and wind. Founded on technical experimentation in painting and experiences in nature, Nicholls' immersive paintings recall ancient geology, organic forms, and the movement of water and sediment, using pools of vibrant colour.
Crosswinds, a solo exhibition of new paintings by British contemporary artist Barbara Nicholls, from 12 May – 10 June 2023.
Barbara Nicholls’ monumental watercolour works emerge by manipulating the behaviour of pigment in ever-increasing quantities of water and wind. Founded on technical experimentation in painting and experiences in nature, Nicholls' immersive paintings recall ancient geology, organic forms, and the movement of water and sediment, using pools of vibrant colour.
Nicholls’ practice is inspired by time spent experiencing nature in remote places, particularly walking in the Peak District near to her studio, observing the elements of the landscape and nature in the English countryside. Nicholls’ paintings echo elemental movements of the landscape, the shapes and tones observed in the earth, water, and weather.