b. 1990
Polly is a contemporary painter living in North Somerset. Her work is a response to the joy of experiencing a landscape; her focus is concerned with how it feels to be within a landscape rather than depicting a realistic representation. Her work tends to be informed by the seasons; Polly tries to respond to the British seasons intuitively, which often results in a shift in palette as well as the emotional atmosphere of a painting.
Through free and loose compositions, full of colour and gestural, expressive marks, the viewer is invited to meander through vibrant fields, gardens or along the coast. Through her paintings, Polly seeks to express the pleasure of being outside and celebrate the small joys of day to day life.
Polly studied Art History at the University of St Andrews (2012) and has painted enthusiastically for most her life. She began selling her work in 2021 and in 2022 made painting her sole occupation. Her paintings are now collected worldwide and she has quickly gained representation by a handful of select UK galleries.
Polly is a contemporary painter living in North Somerset. Her work is a response to the joy of experiencing a landscape; her focus is concerned with how it feels to be within a landscape rather than depicting a realistic representation. Her work tends to be informed by the seasons; Polly tries to respond to the British seasons intuitively, which often results in a shift in palette as well as the emotional atmosphere of a painting.
Through free and loose compositions, full of colour and gestural, expressive marks, the viewer is invited to meander through vibrant fields, gardens or along the coast. Through her paintings, Polly seeks to express the pleasure of being outside and celebrate the small joys of day to day life.
Polly studied Art History at the University of St Andrews (2012) and has painted enthusiastically for most her life. She began selling her work in 2021 and in 2022 made painting her sole occupation. Her paintings are now collected worldwide and she has quickly gained representation by a handful of select UK galleries.