Press Release
Colin Halliday Chasing Rainbows Exhibition Dates: 2 – 26 May 2017
Stormy Seas GX Gallery is pleased to present Chasing Rainbows, a new series of en plein-air paintings by Colin Halliday. Chasing Rainbows is a celebration of nature, reminding us of the simple and timeless beauty of landscape. Halliday focuses on capturing intimate landscapes that could be found anywhere and which we can all relate to. ‘There are no places of major significance rather a celebration of what is around us all, Nature, a pure visual, sensational and emotive pleasure.’ - Colin Halliday, 2017 Most of the paintings were produced outside in one sitting, using a rapid ‘wet-on-wet’ or alla prima technique. In the new series, Halliday has reincorporated paintbrushes back into his work, alongside the use of a palette knife, and extended his colour palette, creating greater contrast and complexity to the surface texture. His work continues to be influenced by John constable, Paul Nash and john Sergeant. For more information or images, please contact: Alice Phillimore alice@gxgallery.com +44 (0) 20 7703 8396
Notes to the Editors: Image Caption: Stormy Seas; Oil on canvas, 50 x 70cm Riverbank; Oil on canvas, 112 x 112cm Bend in the river; Oil on canvas, 112 x 112cm Colin Halliday graduated with a BA (Hons) Fine Art degree from Exeter University (1987 – 88). Since then he has gone on to exhibit in solo and group exhibitions across the UK; including the Affordable Arts Fairs, GX Gallery, Searcys, The Gherkin and The National Trust Property, Sutton House, London. GX Gallery, established in 2001, is a contemporary commercial gallery in London. The gallery has a regular programme of solo and group exhibitions and exhibits at art fairs. Visitor Information: GX Gallery, 43 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8RS T: +44 (0) 20 7703 8396 E: info@gxgallery.com Opening Times: Monday – Saturday; 9:30am – 6:00pm Late nights available by appointment, Closed on Sundays and public holidays
River Bank
Bend in the River