While on residency at Montsalvat I used the local scapes as my inspiration for these works. As an alternative to working on paper and canvas I have been exploring working on wooden boards. I enjoy the robustness of the wood as this allows me to include biro and/or graphite drawing on the surface and it also allows layers to be worked back with sandpaper. The board itself can become part of the work as I treat some of the panels with many applications of linseed oil before applying oil paints so that the wood grain is apparent. I sometimes use the hues and patterns of the wood to guide new applications of medium while some of the paintings are created with a more traditional application of oil paints.
Artist Statement - Lisa May
Lisa May
All On Board
The Boulevard
2nd February - 24th May 2021
Early Morning, Montsalvat, Lisa May, oil on board, 70x110cm
The Great Hall, Montsalvat, Lisa May, oil on board, 60x60cm
The Bluestone Chapel, Montsalvat, Lisa May, oil on board, 60x60cm
Looking Up the Hill, Montsalvat, Lisa May, oil on board, 60x60cm
The Gatehouse Studio, Montsalvat, Lisa May, oil on board, 60x60cm