Faye Gilding B.A. Hons. 

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Fine Art Degree at Kingston University 2002 - 2005

With paintings of flowers I aimed to question the inherent perception of beauty. It occurred to me that flowers   are not always as beautiful as they may initially seem. Closer observations can lead to recognition of more unattractive characteristics. The large scale is important to contrast a real flower which is small and easily overlooked, they can not be ignored and the unappealing aspects are easily noticed. I began by exaggerating unsightly features. Then as I studied the flowers, the fleshy petals, discoloration and veins led me to draw comparisons between floral and human beauty and ugliness. I started to afflict my flowers with human skin conditions, acne and varicose veins with duel outcome, contradiction of the beauty of the flower, whilst diminishing the repulsive skin conditions.

Part 1 2005 (sold)

Anthurium 2005 (sold)

Gloriosa 2005 (sold)

Triffid 2005, oil on canvas 180x160cm, £1500

Bleeding Orchid 2004 (sold)

Acne 2004 (sold)

Ulcered 2004

Psoriasis 2004 (sold)

Bruise 2004

Clematis Ghost 2004 (sold)

Freckled 2004,acrylic on canvas 80x100cm, £300

Sarcasm 2003, oil on canvas 80x100, £300

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Part 1 2005 (sold)