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Artist Statement:
MY JOURNEY TOWARDS SELF
EXPRESSION AND ABSTRACTION.
I am searching for a way to
express myself through art,
trying to develop a way of
working as an individual which
is essentially my own way of
seeing and doing. I enjoy
drawing and painting the human
figure, and have been striving
for a way to freshen this
classical form of expression.
To this end I have studied the
work of many artists including
Schiele and Klimt. By
experimenting with the figure
and a combination of media and
techniques I hope to express
the human condition and its
interaction with the
environment. I aim to push
the boundaries of the portrait
and life studies using
abstraction to add movement,
drama and life to a static
pose. The figure in the
landscape, or as landscape is
also a re-occuring theme in my
work, as is the enjoyment of
the abstract sculptural
qualities found in nature.
I like to go with the flow,
exploiting the happy accident,
developing and modifying ideas
as I work. My colour palette
can often be arbitrary, with
dramatic colour being used to
express mood and
atmosphere....
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Artist Exhibitions:
Some of my work is being shown
in the Harrison Lord Gallery,
Brighouse West Yorkshire, UK
Huddersfield Art Society 113th
Annual Exhibition held October
in Huddersfield Art Gallery,
West Yorkshire UK. The
Exhibition will run from
October to November 2009
I have exhibited my work at
the Northlight Gallery,
Armitage ...
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Artist Galleries:
'Huddersfield Art Gallery'
Huddersfield, Yorkshire, UK.
Northlight Gallery, Armitage
Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK
Harrison Lord Gallery, 5
Bradford Road, Brighouse, West
Yorkshire UK...
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Artist Reviews:
Huddersfield Art Society 112th
Annual Exhibitionist - 2008.
Best Marks for portraiture
must go to Jill Moynan with
Kerry (mixed media), Kathleen
(acrylic) and Monday's model
(acrylic). All powerful and
characterful pieces, with
interesting backgrounds too.
A quote from David Hamond, a
positive review from
Huddersfield Examiner's art
critic.
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Collections:
M. Plumber, West Yorkshire.
England.
Mr and Mrs Bullas, West
Yorkshire, England.
Ms J. Kennerley, North
Yorkshire, England....
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Commissions:
M. Plumber, West Yorkshire.
England.
Mr and Mrs Bullas, West
Yorkshire, England.
Ms J. Kennerley, North
Yorkshire, England....
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Jill Moynan Biography:
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Age
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66
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
none |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting, drawing, reading, gardening and music. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Expressionism - (1905 - 1945)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Egon Schiele
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| Favorite Work of Art |
The Kiss by Klimt
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
I have been influenced by many artists. In particular, Egon Schiele and Gustaf Klimt, from whom I learned about using the figure as a motif for life, expressing the emotional state as well as the inner self. From Frantisek Kupka I discovered that colour can be completely arbitrary, and that you do not have to limit yourself to one style of working. Christine Comyn with her magical backgrounds and atmospheric figures has inspired me. She convinced me that you can represent the emotions of life with an abstraction. Every nuance does not have to be spelled out. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
As a child all I wanted to do was paint and draw. As an adult I still felt the same and a career in graphic design allowed me to be creative and earn a living. I still feel the same need to paint and draw, and take a childlike joy in expressing myself through art. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
JILL MOYNAN.
I was born and educated in the North East of England and moved to Huddersfield in 1969. In 1983 I returned to education at Huddersfield University, where I studied graphic design and then went on to have a successful career as a designer.
After retirement I have returned to my first love, painting and drawing, and am enjoying the freedom to experiment using a mixture of media and methods. I have attended life drawing sessions and rekindled my passion for the human form. The last few years has been an exciting journey of discovery and search for my own identity as an artist.
My approach to work is bold. I know what I want to achieve and just go for it. I am not averse to going with the flow, changing direction or using the occasional happy accident. Not all experiments are successful, but much is learned in the process. I hope that you enjoy these pieces as much as I have enjoyed making them. |
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