Carmel Park

"As a graduate of the University of Kent (MA, 2008), my practice is defined by a career-long fascination with the intersection of formal structure and emotive colour. Currently based within the academic community at Rochester Independent College, I find my inspiration in the rhythmic shifts of the British landscape—from the atmospheric, muted horizons of the coast to the vivid, seasonal bursts of the garden. My work often oscillates between these two poles: the quiet, observational study of nature and a bold, 'Modernist Maximalism' that celebrates visual abundance.

In my still life paintings, I move beyond traditional representation to explore the physical vibration of light. By layering high-saturation pigments and neon accents against structured compositions, I aim to transform familiar botanical subjects into high-energy statement pieces. Whether I am working with the subtle textures of an 'Autumnscape' or the electric violet and citrus tones of a floral arrangement, my goal is to capture a sense of sophisticated joy. Each piece is a deliberate dialogue between my academic foundation and an intuitive, expressive response to the world, resulting in contemporary works designed to serve as a vibrant focal point within the modern i...

I have an MA in Fine Art from the University of Kent.

My last solo exhibition was at Creek Creative, Abbey Street, Faversham Kent in October 2018.