Dawn Stacey
I constantly observe people interacting with each other, noticing intimate moments and how perhaps a couple or friends may walk together in companionable silence or chat. The work often portrays a peaceful and tranquil landscape; it’s an opportunity to become lost in the atmosphere of a place with an element of mystery.
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Dawn Stacey’s paintings are formed from observations of the landscape, evolved from walks on local nature reserves, woodlands, and more recently, her allotment. From here, Dawn takes inspiration from botanical plant imagery, found objects, sheds, pathways; forming a narrative wherein people have begun to emerge.
Dawn paints using acrylic on canvas, building layers to reveal images of perhaps a frosted leaf, embedded flowers, insects, birds or animals, often scratching into the surface. The final piece is intended to capture the essence and mood of a place.
With the adjustment of perspectives, Dawn presents the viewer with oversized flora or small figures and animals, to form mysterious and fantastical narratives. Influenced by decorative frescos, Dawn’s early love of textiles - in particular tapestries and needlework samplers - play into her approach and compositions. -
Dawn Stacey is a UK-based artist who has painted professionally for over 25 years. She has exhibited widely across the country, with her work published in John Lewis and collections acquired by both St. Wilfrid’s Hospice and the Brighton Hospital Trust.
Dawn began her art career by studying Textile Design at Derbyshire College of Art. Following graduation, she journeyed into the industry as a Textile Designer, creating samples for a company in New York, which was featured in a collective publication of designs by acclaimed textile artist John Allen. In a shift of direction, Dawn later went on to gain an MA in Sequential Illustration from Brighton University, focusing on stories and sequences through design and art.
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2023
by Dawn Stacey
Acrylic on canvas
Dawn Stacey’s artwork is a rich tapestry of nature, memory, and storytelling. Her paintings, created with layered acrylic on canvas, blend botanical imagery with elements of wildlife, found objects, and human presence. Inspired by walks through nature reserves, woodlands, and her allotment, Dawn captures the quiet magic of these landscapes, embedding details like frosted leaves, birds, and insects within her compositions.
Size including frame is 50h x 50w cm
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