Victoria Stothard

My work is very visceral and tactile. I love working with raised surface texture, exploring many different subjects through form and composition, focussed on colour symbolism and its relationship to how we approach art and our interpretations of it.
My movements and style of working are spontanious and instinctive.  I don't sketch a subject, preferring the feel of capturing the moment, encapsulating my own emotions, mood and the spirit of the subject in each work.

 

There are many influences on my work, including mythology, emotive colour symbolism, textural symbolism and the natural world presented through magnified imagery of such subjects as flowers insects and feathers, to name a few. 

 

After developing throughout my G.C.S.E and A-level qualifications, I went on to complete an Art Foundation Course, a Textiles Crafts Degree, and later, graduated from a Fine Art BA (hons) Degree.

 

Being a constant advocate of experimental styles and diverse materials, my work often differs greatly from one day to the next, as I tend to drift between subjects to present in my pieces. Many of my pieces involve the use of opposing forces, primarily in the use of contrasting high metallic elements with matte and opaque materials, which add life and vibrance, emphasising each quality.

 

Influences on my work show great diversity, from the symbolic botanical studies by artist Georgia O’Keefe to the starkly contrasting colour manipulation of Mark Rothko, the sculptural passion of Vivienne Westwood’s couture and thought provoking, emotive and energetic works of Damien Hirst and Jackson Pollock.

These influences are most apparent in my use of psychology, symbolic texture composition and colour, subtly influencing and manipulating the subconscious of the audience, through composition and chameleonic use of variant colours and layered textures.

 

Whether a floral pieces or abstract, my work is always allegorical. I love the viewer to create their own experience of the work based on their own lives and feelings, known only to the onlooker’s own unique experiences of the world, relating to their individual interpretations of colour and form and the meaning therein.

Biography of publicised works

Works have featured on film, tv and editorial.
Works have featured in the set dressing for several films, including “Blade II” (02), “Chain Mail” (06), and upcoming release “We are Together” (08).
Editorial features include Good Housekeeping and Art Review Magazine (viral).
Tv features include: “House Doctor”, “Grand Designs” and “60 Minute Makeover”

Awards/Prizes

Winner of The Works Annual Art Prize ‘07
Winner of the Art of Green and Blacks Art Prize 2010

 

 All works - include free delivery, tracking details and are fully insured in transit. wherever possible packing materials will be reused.

 Unique works - can also be made specifically to your requirements from elements of different pieces available, or alternatively from your own images or ideas.

Scale: Works can be made in practically any size required, and altered if necessary to fit a specific scale, please just email for a quote.

Discounts: discounts on full prices are available for multiple purchases.

Overseas buyers: Please note for buyers from Irelend, Europe and Worldwide - I am able to deliver to any location, however, the additional shipping is not inclusive of free delvery and can be quoted for upon request. Many pieces I have in the gallery are large, or heavy due to texture.

 

 © Please note: all work's use of materials and artist's specific style are protected by Intellectual Property Copyright, and any reproduction of works in the form of handpainted works or unlicensed prints will result in legal action. Images are also protected by intellectual property rights and whilst they may be shared (intact) it is not permissable that they be altered or changed in any way, for either monetary gain or personal use.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                            

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