STATEMENT

An expressionist painter, I use vibrant colour, bold shape and forceful line to create loose, unrestrained works that are a reflection of my exuberant spirit. I am fascinated by the challenge of combining imagery that is recognizable and often familiar with pure forms of abstraction in a single work. 

I paint the real, the abstracted and the imaginary to make sense of the chaos of memory and of our fragmented daily existence.

I paint what I recall of experiences and objects, often landscapes and florals which move me deeply with their happy brilliance and unfailing optimism.

I use colour, shape and gesture as my tools, starting with acrylic on canvas and including whatever additional mixed media appeal. 

The size of my paintings keeps growing and with it, when I am successful, the spiritual lift experienced both by artist and viewer.

Rhoda Payne
February 2025