A Bag For Life

Frederick George Davis is a leading contemporary artist who has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally, sharing his time between his homes in Devon and the South of France.

 

Known principally for his exquisite use of colour, texture and pattern, he explores many and varied themes with acrylic, collage, watercolour, gouache and mixed media.

 

His work is unique in its diversity, encompassing a wide range of subject matter taken from his everyday experiences and memories, working in a full range of scales, from intricate detailed pieces to bold large works. Interpretations are often witty and playful, capturing the essence of his starting points with a keen perceptive insight, frequently completed as part of an extensive series of work which testify to his love of experimentation and his unerring ability to tantalise the viewers' imagination. His work retaining a painterly integrity which shines through.

This piece highlights the many concerns centred on the environment and the damage we have done to the balance of eco systems worldwide. It takes on board the techniques and issues explored in my earlier ‘Coffee Sack Series in a more direct way. A bag for life is not only confined to re-using a shopping bag. If we are to repair the damage done it is for all of us to make our voices heard beyond the supermarket checkout.

 

2020

Mixed Media on Canvas

153x122x4cm 

Unframed