about the artist

for local walthamstow artist helen chambers, each painting is a journey of discovery. as she layers paint upon the surface she is continually responding to the ever-changing palette, marks and textures before her. the natural world is her anchor and she employs an expressive, intuitive approach to mark making – taking the finished works outside the boundaries of realism. her landscapes sit in that intriguing space between abstraction and representation – vibrant and immersive.

the story

helen has lived close to the walthamstow marshes for 20 years. exploring the local trails and havens in this area and alongside the river lea has become a habit, one particularly solidified during lockdown. as helen’s creative journey grew to encompass abstract artworks – her painterly landscapes moved gently and naturally towards abstraction with an intuitive and expressive touch. this series of paintings captures memories from her walks around the marshes, as she also pays attention to the areas surrounding the lost dagenham and higham hill brooks – lost rivers of london.

in this painting the cool and fresh spring air is tangible. energetic and expressive brushstrokes capture the wind on a blustery day – grasses and trees bending and swaying. this was a day when the marshes were flooded and ice was scattered in the landscape. can you feel the chill in the air and movement all around?

the artwork

this is an original acrylic painting on wood, framed in a black wood tray frame. the framed piece measures 33.5 x 45 cm and is sold ready to hang.

delivery

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