To start I am selecting Lot 6 by Danish born artist Jan Hardisty. Hardisty grew up in England and turned to photography after studying graphic design. He was fascinated with light and light manipulation. I love this simple still life of Jugs and Bottles which Hardisty has captured in a monotone giclee print. Mounted and framed in a sleek black frame the work is perfect for both the country kitchen or sleek minimalist design. The small bottles at the front of the composition remind me of some similar bottles we found when digging a vegetable patch in our garden when I was a little girl. A nod to archaeological findings and our community’s past.

Despite this work (Lot 115) having been painted in 1953 I feel the colour scheme and simplicity of brushstroke is extremely modern. It feels as if the artist has painted in the shadows and depth of the mountain rather the outline of the mountain itself. The soft pink and blue hues are brought to life by the thin gild trim on the linen lined wooden frame. This piece would be perfect to hang in a bedroom or a snug area where you are trying to create an atmosphere of calm and relaxation. I could easily snuggle up with a blanket and cup of coffee wistfully dreaming about the way light hits the gorgeous Aletsch glacier in the Alps.

This striking image of The Great Wall of China (Lot 138) by Irish artist Tuëma Pattie is mounted and ready to hang in a thin off-white frame. The colours are vibrant and leap off the sheet as the viewer’s eye follows the winding wall. This work would look amazing against both a neutral or bold wall colour in the modern home. Perhaps a reminder of a past adventure or potentially a goal for the future. Art can be interpreted in so many different ways and serves as a brilliant talking point.

Auction Details

Friday 10 February | 10.30am GMT
Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE

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