John Hilliard
John Hilliard‘s art investigates the nature of light. Inspired by walks along beaches, his images are not in any way topographical but explorations of the interplay between light, reflected light, sea and sky. The moods and atmospheres expressed in these pictures derive from the ever shifting behaviour of light as it creates, and reacts to, changing conditions, seasons and weathers.
The pictures positively glow. Hilliard’s pastels, in the way he blends his colours, become as paint under his guiding hand. His deft handling is subtle one moment and dramatic the next. The explosion of colour is eye-catching, ranging from soft pinks, blues and oranges to fierce yellows and charcoal greys. His new oils on canvas are equally impressive.
Hilliard lives and works in West Somerset. It is this western coast and that of North Devon with which he is directly engaged. He exhibits locally and has started to have his work shown in London where new audiences are discovering this remarkable work.
If you wish to see what works are available by John Hilliard please contact me and I will forward a selection of new examples for you to review.