CLAIRE SPARKES RI SGFA
"Warp & Weft" - 67cm x 107cm - Oil on Canvas
"Trinity" - 80cm x 66cm - Watercolour & Pencil
"Maz's Shoes" - 62cm x 74cm - Watercolour & Pencil
About Claire Sparkes
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Claire Sparkes studied a Fine Art Degree at the Liverpool John Moores University, and a Masters Degree in Fine Art Painting at the University for the Creative Arts in Canterbury. She has exhibited regularly in London, other UK cities and abroad in both group and solo exhibitions. Claire was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 2019, and is also a member of the Society of Graphic Fine Artists. Artist Statement My paintings primarily focus on people, whilst also encompassing still life, interiors and landscape. At times my work crosses these boundaries interrelating and layering elements. This leads to the weaving of narratives that draw upon connections through time and place, as well as between cultures, individuals and mythologies. Drawing is fundamental to my artistic practice. Techniques of drawing and painting merge within my work. I love the versatility and fluidity of watercolour, and enjoy combining looser washes with layered detail. Mark-making is extremely important to me. Like a calligraphy, it unravels the story of the painting over time. Awards 2021 Highly Commended Finalist Award, International Watercolour Masters Competition 2020 Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award, RI Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London 2018 President’s Award, SGFA Annual Exhibition, Menier Gallery, London 2017 Debra Manifold Memorial Award, RI Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London 2016 Winsor & Newton prize for ‘Best Work in Colour’, SGFA Annual Exhibition 2015 Arboreta Papers’ Associates’ Award, SGFA Annual Exhibition 2014 Jacksons Art Award, SGFA Annual Exhibition, Menier Gallery, London 2013 Daler Rowney Award for Best Work, SGFA Annual Exhibition, Menier Gallery |
"Graffitti Aubergine" - 50cm x 45cm - Watercolour & Pencil
"The Munter Pot" - 64cm x 79cm - Oil on Canvas
Selected Exhibitions Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours Sunday Times Watercolour Competition Royal Watercolour Society Contemporary Columbia Threadneedle Prize Ruth Borchard Portrait Prize Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Portrait Prize Society of Graphic Fine Artists New English Art Club ING Discerning Eye Royal Society of British Artists Royal west of England Academy |
