| TOM HOLLAND: |
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| I was born in Cornwall and have been
drawn towards Art and creative subjects ever since attending primary
school. I naturally pursued this passion through my secondary school
years in the southwest, and it wasn't until I attended Truro College
that I became drawn toward the design elements. This led me to study
interior design at the university of North London. The pressures inherent in studying and working in London made me realize how much I missed the South West. I would consistently return when work and my studies permitted. A constant being my summers spent camping on the Isles of Scilly. One memorable camping trip, surrounded by the heat haze and blue waters of Bryher Island, provided a powerful catalyst for me to return to Cornwall for good. After five years and a gradual disillusionment with London life, that summer gave me all the inspiration I required to make the brave attempt of packing my bags, and returning to the Southwest to indulge my aspirations to take up fulltime painting. I felt the quality of life that would be afforded to me by making the move back home would provide all of the necessary focus I needed to concentrate on my love of painting. The scenic locations dotted around Cornwall provide more than enough inspiration for a prolific output of work and I feel lucky to be able to live in Cornwall and pursue my creative aspirations. My love of color, shape and form play a big part in my interpretations of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; which run throughout my works with images being stripped down to the 'basics'. Never without my sketchbook or camera I make small studies and notes of my experiences whilst traveling around Cornwall, then in my studio transferring the images to canvas. The Isles of Scilly never fail to inspire me to paint. The consent change in the mood of the isles provides an ever-evolving palette of colours for me to work with. I can look at the same view over and over again yet I will always find new inspiration. There is no other place I'd rather be. This is what I want to convey to the viewer, a wonderful feeling of peace, warmth and sun. EXHIBITIONS: About the Fall; Lander Gallery, Truro, Cornwall 27 November 2004 Two Person show; Lander Gallery, Truro, Cornwall 15 April 2005 Island inspiration; (two person show) Gallery Tresco, isles of scilly, 15 July 2005 Contemporary Cornish Art; Knowledge Spar, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro 7 November 2005 Christmas show; Lander Gallery, Truro, Cornwall 8 December 2005 About the Fall 2; Lander Gallery, Truro, Cornwall 11 May 2006 Summer exhibition, Gallery Tresco, Isles of Scilly 4 July 2006 Up the creek, Lander Gallery, Truro, Cornwall May 2007 Summer collection, Gallery Tresco, Isles of scilly May - June 2007 |
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Proprietor: Mandy de Haan
Assistant: Cher May Thomas
Consultant Artist: Bobbi Fulcher-Smith
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