Abi Whitlock

Abi Whitlock's work focuses predominately on the human form and how the mind and body are affected when immersed in water. This is mirrored by the way light is refracted and reflected, distorting and enhancing colour and shape. Whitlock captures the way entering the water enables the swimmer to enter an altered state of mind; a form of escapism from the real world.

Her inspiration comes from a recent move to coastal Devon, trips to the beach and outdoor pools. The way she works puts great emphasis on minute detail. This imparts every aspect of the painting with value and depth which in turn gives the observer the sense that they themselves are becoming immersed along with the swimmer.

Although Whitlock works in a hyperrealist style; the way she paints water creates natural abstraction within her pieces. Water and its interplay with light generate unusual, distorted and complex patterns, altering the perception of everyday images.

Leeds University 2011

CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Group Exhibition, Lynn Painters Stainers Prize, Mall Galleries, London, March 2019

Group Exhibition, Artifex Gallery, Sutton Coldfield, Jan 2019

PAST EXHIBITIONS

Group Exhibition, The Wey Gallery, Godalming, August 2018

Solo Exhibition, 'Breathe' Lawrence Alkin Gallery, Soho, July 2018

Artists & Illustrators' Artist of the Year, Mall Galleries, London, February 2018

Group Exhibition, Kennaway House, Sidmouth 2017

​Underneath, Lawrence Alkin Gallery, Soho, April 2017

​Summer Mix, Lawrence Alkin Gallery, Soho, 2017

​National Open Art Competition, Mercers Hall, London, 2016

NOA Prizewinner's Exhibition, Pallant House, Chichester, 2016

​A Slice of Pink Cake, The Pie Factory, Margate, 2015