Kirsty Wain - VIEW OF GIBRALTAR FROM PLAYA SARDINA MANILVA - XL

This striking oil painting showcases a rich texture and a vivid color palette, embodying both expressionistic and neo-impressionistic styles. A vibrant and loosely painted seascape of the view of the rock of Gibraltar seen from the Spanish coast at Playa Sardina, Manilva.
Fluid lines of thick textured paint and vibrant blues and turquoise create swirling ripples of the ocean. portrays the Mediterranean coastline along the Costa del Sol, where the cool waves crash against the rocky shore, with the iconic Rock of Gibraltar visible in the distance.
The artwork is part of a series of seascapes of the Manilva coast with views of Gibraltar that were completed between 2022-2024.
The artist employs loose and dynamic brushstrokes, utilizing a vibrant array of mid-summer Mediterranean hues, including brilliant blues and turquoises, while the rocks are rendered in shades of creamy yellows, burnt umber, purple, and pink, accented by pale yellows and whites. This piece is executed in a free and expressive manner, reflecting the artist's desire for a more liberated approach. It is presented on canvas, stretched over a 4 cm deep-edged wooden frame, allowing it to be displayed without additional framing.

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´There exists a correlation between the soul, place, and destiny, and my paintings serve as a representation of this connection¨.

Kirsty Wain, a talented contemporary British painter currently based in Spain, explores the profound connection between the soul, place, and destiny through her artwork, which has been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as the recent 'Being with Trees' in Gibraltar and 'Regeneration' at the Hansard Studio in London. Her pieces, which focus on the beauty of landscapes, can be found in private collections worldwide, as she employs color and line to capture the true essence of each location with a sense of liberation and individuality.

Kirsty Wainś landscape art endeavors to encapsulate the intrinsic nature of a location by employing a liberal approach, utilizing color and line to construct a harmonious arrangement. The influence of post-impressionism resonates throughout her creations, characterized by the application of thick, textured paint onto the canvas. Enthused by the perpetual beauty of the natural world, Kirsty Wain finds inspiration in the intricate details of trees, the undulating contours of the terrain, the vastness of the ocean, and the captivating allure of the skies. Each place holds significance for Wain, evoking vivid recollections of a fleeting instant or a poignant memory.

Artist Profile
2024 - 2017 Head of Arts International College, Spain
1999 - 2000 PGCSE Art / Design Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
1995 - 1998 BA Hons Art, Design, Media (Visual studies) Portsmouth, Hampshire UK

2023 Gallery 151 Spring Exhibition Estepona, Malaga, Spain
2023 Regeneration 13Th December 2023- 13Th January 2024 London, UK
2022 Sotogrande Port Summer Exhibitions Malaga, Spain
2022 Gallery 151 Winter Collective Estepona, Malaga, Spain
2022 Gallery 151 Summer Expo Estepona, Malaga, Spain
2021 Being With Trees Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery Gibraltar
2014 On Landscape Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
2013 Parallax Art Fair London, London, United Kingdom
2013 Solo exhibition. ESCAPE Malvern, Worcestershire, UK
2011 Hadfield Fine Art Group Exhibition Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
2010 Hadfield Fine Art Group Exhibition Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
1998 Cubitt Gallery Kings Cross London, UK