Liz Dalton · Artist

Artist's Statement

Liz Dalton's work makes reference to both traditional and more contemporary practices in painting.

There is an interactive aspect to the images. The observer often believes they can see shapes suggestive of other forms; birds, animals, a baby's fontanel or a face.

An experience similar to looking at trees in twilight; the silhouette takes on a mysterious quality.

Mapping the minutiae of the edges of a shadow, she combines contrasting colours and tones; capturing a moment in time.

Influences include; Cornelia Parker for the shadowy 'exploded shed', Nikki de Saint Phalle's colourful Nana's and Paula Rego's drawing.