18 Linda Pickering

Linda Pickering

My work is an ongoing exploration of the aesthetic possibilities within the
context of abstraction. I am interested in how a single decision can lead a work in one direction, leaving others undiscovered. I like to explore the idea of alternative outcomes by using the same set of parameters for the first and each subsequent painting in a series, such as a restricted colour palette and simple organic and geometric shapes. By prioritising intuition over structured planning the works are allowed to develop organically, each work responding to its predecessor.

Living in the city and walking through it every day is a mixture of chaos and calm, but there is no shortage of inspiration. I love the sharp geometry of modern buildings, the ornate details on older structures and the soft organic shapes of city green areas. Colour and pattern in random objects and what people are wearing, catch my eye and will find their way into my work.
Painting is a way of subconsciously sorting this visual chaos into some sort of meaningful order.

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