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Katie Allen centres her work primarily on the landscapes of her native
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Katie says that “these new paintings have been greatly influenced by a recent trip to India; the vast palaces decorated with beautiful intricate patterns composed of gemstones and mirrors, reflecting the light so giving them a jewel like quality, the delicate miniature paintings and richly coloured textiles. I have tried in my work to capture some of these qualities and to create something beautiful and carefully crafted”.
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This catalogue of paintings explore the play of scale from macro to micro and the movement between representational and abstract. They are enjoyed on different levels, with the viewer constantly finding new areas to explore and be drawn into. The rich colours and interplay of harmonies at once reflect the soothing landscapes on which they are based, and at the same time recall the vibrant energy of nature, creating a delicious tension between tranquillity and excitement, serenity and stimulation.
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Katie Lives and works in
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1967 Born Kingston upon Thames 1975 Moved from London to Swansea 1978 - 1985 Attends Olchfa School Swansea 1985 - 1986 Art Foundation Course. Swansea 1986-1989 BA(hons) Fine Art Painting,
1995 PGCE- Art and Design,
1996-1998 Art Teacher
1998-2006 Art Teacher
2006 Left teaching in order to pursue art career 2007 Joined Cube Gallery
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1989-1990 Attic Gallery,
1995 Wales Open Art Exhibition. Aberystwyth 2000-2002 Skylark Gallery, Southbank,
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2002-2004 Attic Gallery,
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2007 (May-July) The Brownstone Gallery, Modbury, Devon 2007 - Present Cube Gallery, Bristol 2007 Wins Peoples Choice Prize, National Eisteddfod of Wales 2007 London AAF, Edinburgh Art Fair 2008 Form London, Chelsea Art Fair, Bristol AAF & London AAF, Edinburgh Art Fair 2009 Brussels AAF, 20-21, Cambridge Art Fair, Chelsea Art Fair, Amsterdam AAF 2010 Mostyn Gallery
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