CHIANCIANO ART MUSEUM
Critical Analysis Artist: Scarlettart Art Critic: Timothy Warrington
ECAC
European Confederation of Art Critics
Critical Analysis Artist: Scarlettart Art Critic: Timothy Warrington
The Museum The Museum of Art of Chianciano hosts a series of collections ranging from Neolithic and Asiatic to Contemporary art. There are approximately a thousand works on display. Visitors are able to view paintings and sculptures by artists such as Tom Nash, Salvador Dali, Sir Henry Moore, Frances Turner, Mario Schifano, Damien Hirst, Brian Willsher and Albert Louden, drawings by the likes of Magritte, Guttuso and Munch; historical works from Royal Collections and original etchings by masters such as Dürer and Rembrandt. The museum is known for organising annual international events, including the Chianciano International Art Award and the Biennale of Chianciano.
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) “Joachim and the Angel” Original woodcut, circa 1504
Sir Henry Moore (1898-1986) “Head” Bronze Sculpture
ECAC
European Confederation of Art Critics
The Critic Timothy Warrington was born in Birmingham in 1944 and is a critical writer and curator based in London. Warrington’s career has taken him all around the world in the search for art to exhibit in London. He was part of the organisation that hosted the largest and most important exposition of Bulgarian art ever curated outside Bulgaria, showing 300 artists. The exhibition was hosted in collaboration with the Bulgarian Embassy in London and was inaugurated by the Bulgarian Ambassador Mr Stancoff. The Slovenian Printmakers Exhibition was another reminder of the wonderful talent that Timothy brought to London, artists that are recognised and respected all around the world. “Italian Views” at the Lord Leighton Museum, curated by Timothy, was also a great success and a spotlight into contemporary Italian Art from institutions such as the Academy of Fine Art in Florence, Academy of Fiorino in Florence and The Academy of Fine Art in Rome. Warrington has curated numerous books and writes opinions and exhibition critiques in the UK and the USA. Notably, he was responsible for the main publication related to Brian Willsher’s Bronzes, an artist who taught at the Tate and was praised by Sir Henry Moore as an artistic genius. Timothy’s critical writing is very sophisticated - he has the power to translate the artist’s thoughts to the viewer with extreme clarity and competence. He was a member of the jury of Chianciano International Art Award alongside people like Gerard Bruneau who started his career wih Andy Warhol.
Tequila Sunset by Scarlettart
The Artist
Walsh-Warring, who paints under the pseudonym Scarlettart, is one of the most interesting and refreshingly exciting exponents of the contemporary art forum. She studied at Great Yarmouth College or Art and Design and has been selected for countless exhibitions around the UK - galleries include the Grace Gallery, Victoria Hall Gallery, Sayle Gallery, Black Barn Gallery, 44 AD Gallery, Old Mill Gallery and Artemis Gallery. Walsh-Warring was profoundly influenced by her father, an architect and fellow artist, who had the privilege to meet Salvador Dali himself. He was one of the strongest artistic forces in Walsh-Warring life but unfortunately passed away while the artist was in her teens. Artistically, her father was a great inspiration for Scarlettart; not only did she see her father work but his meeting with Dali allowed the young artist to explore Surrealism. During her youth, Scarlettart rebelled living an eclectic life, even singing in a punk band who reached the top 100. In fact, music was a fundamental creative outlet that allowed her to express her emotions. Subsequently, she decided to conform to a more stable lifestyle so she began a career in London and became a successful computer manager based on the King’s Road in Chelsea. Art, however, was ever present and following a long trip of self-discovery to Turkey, Scarlettart decided to re-enrol in painting classes and experiment with different mediums. The decision to return to the study of fine art was an important step for Scarlettart as she learned the techniques that gave her full command of perspective, chiaroscuro and painting. Following her studies, with new maturity and an open-mind, she is able to see the fruits of her artistic excellence and create works of profound significance and intellectual stimulation. Scarlettart is now a full-time artist who works with numerous art galleries.
After the Fair by Scarlettart
The Critique Caroline Jane Walsh-Waring, known as “Scarletart,” conveys a complex yet vivid reflection of her life experiences externalised through her art. A wonderful talent enriched by art history but unconstrained by her predecessors and as much a creative free spirit as a skillful and thoughtful artist. A Surrealist by nature, Scarlettart, has the innate ability to intrigue and provoke thought while we are led into her magical worlds of wonder and beauty. We are struck by an overwhelming and inexplicable sense of life in her work, as though the trees possess the gift of conversation - their energy electrifying the viewer. In fact, the more one observes Scarlettart’s creations, the more one visualises the relationships within, elements interconnected in spirit as well as in nature. There is complicity, love and feeling painted from the mind of an artist that is gifted not only with imagination but with intellect. These compositions have the rare ability to portray forests as communities and surrealist landscapes as breathing entities. We see the influence of Dali and Magritte but with a distinct essence of movement and music that renders the paintings very personal, unique and intimate. It is also true that Scarlettart’s paintings transmit significant strength and determination albeit with a feminine and evocative touch; a subtle mystery that that resides within the fluid forms and lines that are the manifestation of Scarlettart’s vision. The energy radiates to the viewer, a curious witness to the silent explosion of passion captured by compositions that tempt the mind and simultaneously ignite the soul. Technically, Scarlettart’s artworks are clearly conceived by a great talent with numerous distinct elements worthy of discussion. We not only see an expressive force matched by the spontaneity of a mind free from boundaries but we also experience and perceive exquisitely studied works with wonderful use of depth and perspective. At times we are taken back to the fluid landscapes adopted by the intriguing American Regionalism movement of the 1930’s and the likes of Grant Wood - distorted compositions but perfect in their execution. In other artworks, we encounter the romance and whimsical use of light reminiscent of great masters such as Sisley and the Impressionists while the interpretation of nature is more post-impressionist. Scarlettart offers an artistic journey of discovery and mystery that is an analysis and juxtaposition of artistic ideas, a vision that can only take form in a receptive and inventive talent who is not only willing to perceive and evaluate but who is also courageous in her scope of creativity. The serene beauty and the mental and metaphorical challenge of the subject matters are profoundly stimulating. The glorification of the female form is dominant in Scarlettart’s work accompanied at times by humour that is so prevalent in this witty, at times, mischievous artist. There are hidden symbols, subconscious feelings of joy and at times frustration as this artist presents conundrums for the spectator to interpret and ponder but unlike some of her famous forbears such as Tanguy and Dali there is little in her works that is sinister. Max Ernst often used humour but to Scarlettart’s immense credit she cannot be limited to an artistic category or movement. She is a talented soul-searcher who is gifted with a beautiful mind and a wonderful artistic ability to communicate her rich imagination on canvas. One senses that Scarlettart understands the complexities of life and her curiosity has led to discover happiness and sadness. Her love of painting, her philosophy and, above all, her joie de vivre shine through and eloquently convey a perspective on life that intrigues and touches the inner essence of our subconscious. A true talent whose creative gift is not a complement to her personality but in fact an integral part of her joyous being. Timothy Warrington European Confederation of Art Critics
Because She Can by Scarlettart
Bluebell girls by Scarlettart
Contemplating the Abyss by Scarlettart
The Right Address by Scarlettart
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