Virtual Exhibition, September, 2020
My Online Exhibition, “Two Rivers” is now available to view on my website: www. maggietaylor-yorkshire-artist.co.uk - view full screen mode for best experience!
It follows my work over two years, during which time I have
chronicled, in paintings and prints, the River Hull on the North Bank of the
Humber Estuary, and the River Ancholme on the South Bank.
Both rivers enable me to explore my theme of how human
activity relates to, and interacts with, the natural landscape.
The River Hull is rich with signs of commercial activity,
stretching back historically to whaling and beyond. Bridges of differing styles
and dates cross the navigation channel and huge Victorian warehouses line the route.
There is a good contrast with iconic modern structures, such as the Deep and
the Tidal Barrier.
Across the Humber Estuary, the Ancholme is a more peaceful
affair. The river passes through flat, Lincolnshire farmland. Evidence of the
importance of the river to the local economy in days gone by is illustrated by
bridges, listed for their architectural quality. At the entrance to the lock
gates a large cement factory dominates the landscape, which gave me much scope
for artistic interpretation.
My artwork has developed during this period. My paintings
have gone larger (3ft x 4ft) to allow more freedom of expression and closer engagement with the viewer. I have developed a muted colour palette and used
space and form more effectively. My printmaking practice has expanded
significantly to include a wider variety of techniques, including coloured
monoprints.
Covid 19 has created its own issues, but for me, it has been
a productive period. I used the time to hone in on my large paintings and the
development of my monoprint processes. I also developed my website further and
my social media presence, the culmination of which is my Online Exhibition.
I hope that you enjoy viewing the Exhibition, and look
forward to receiving your feedback.
