Claire Potter

Originally from the United Kingdom, I have lived in Hong Kong since January 2015.

Art, in all forms, has always been an important part of my life; initially through dance and theatre, and more recently through writing and painting. Art helps me to express what matters to me most, find balance, and feel connected.

I started painting as a way to relax. I am a self-taught artist, and I paint mostly with acrylic on canvas. I love the spontaneity and fluidity of acrylic paint, and I use a range of tools to apply it to the canvas. I also mix different mediums with the paint to alter the way that it behaves. My artwork style is abstract and abstract expressionist. My favourite artists include Mark Bradford, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.

I find much of my inspiration for my artworks in nature. I am fascinated by what we ‘see’ (at any given time) as being the product of many things unseen, and the ways in which we try to connect with the world around us.

In my paintings, I like to build layers. These layers may comprise similar colours, shades, and techniques, or may be very different to each other. What is ultimately ‘seen’ in finished painting is the product of its individual layers, even though it ...

I am a self-taught artist.

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