Coloured Sails

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.

 

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A tale of hope and tragedy in one. Today many migrants are fleeing from war-torn countries, embarking on a dangerous journey in search of sanctuary; the dreams of many to escape persecution by way of coloured sails; going on to new harbours offering peace and tranquillity in desperate times. These situations were predominant in my thinking when painting this piece. We need to ask ourselves; how can we justify following our ultimate dreams without acknowledging our responsibility to those who seek the same without hope?

 

2021

Acrylic on Canvas

106x106x6cm

Framed