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Marianthi is a professional photographer based in Hoylake.
Whether it be capturing the interaction of light on the land, recording
the architectural landscapes of urban life or highlighting the intricate
details of a flower or plant, she enjoys the challenge of new and
varied subjects.
Land and seascape photography remain her particular love however,
and form the subjects of most of her photographic images. She is
inspired by the rich colours of dawn and dusk when natural light is at
its most special and also loves working in black and white, creating
striking monochromatic images to emphasise texture and form in a scene.
Her images are made using digital camera equipment with an
emphasis on capturing the essence of a scene ‘in camera’ rather than
relying on computer enhancements afterwards.
“The stunning views around the North West coast, with its
fantastic skies and ever-changing light provide a constant source of
inspiration for me. I have a fascination for how the camera records
movement in the landscape, its ability to capture magical moments of
light and will frequently use long-exposures to explore the different
effects that can be created.”
Her images are regularly published in travel
guides, magazines and newspapers, feature on greetings cards and
calendars and her limited edition prints are increasingly in demand from
private clients.
Dennis Spicer
Dennis attended the Byam Shaw School of Painting in London from 1979 to 1983. Since then he has supported himself as a teacher and by selling his art. In 2000, he moved to the Merseyside with his family where he continues to teach and paint. The majority of his work are of still life.
"Perhaps it is the idea of the momento mori, the idea that life is
transitory, or perhaps that the objects within a painting are somehow
carrying on a dialogue with each other, but whatever it is, I find the
subject endlessly stimulating and fascinating. The painting of the
varying textures and the way that the
surfaces reflect light constantly challenge the artist and the spaces
between the objects become just as important as the objects themselves.
In the tradition of "nature morte" I am attracted to paint
things that are cast off and have no importance. I find objects in
charity shops or sometimes in the detritus of the street or on the sea
shore. I am trying, through painting them with the same attention and
scrutiny as more precious objects, to reclaim them from being simply
overlooked. Life drawing and painting are also important to me as a
change
from the static nature of the still lives to the more spontaneous
capturing of a momentary gesture. In addition I have lately been doing
landscapes of the country side around West Kirby and portraits."Dennis has had two one man shows in London and regularly exhibits at the New English Art Club and Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibitions, as well as shows in the North West. He has paintings in both private and public collections in this country and abroad.
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