June Forster

I am a painter and former Lecturer in Fine Art (Painting) at Aberystwyth University, and continue to be thoroughly engaged in the process of painting. The ongoing struggle of getting a piece to work is both frustrating and compelling; there is something mysterious about paint, and a painting will not yield its answers without a thorough questioning.
I loved painting from an early age, but also literature and certain aspects of science. Science too, has its mysteries and I began on a path to discover how past environments might be reconstructed. This requires a wide-ranging knowledge of earth and environmental sciences, specialist skills, yet also the power of imagination. I see a parallel with the art-making process. Eventually, I just had to take the plunge into art training because the call was too strong. I have been lucky enough to travel through the art education system from BA to PhD, always remaining true to my aim, which is to become the best possible painter I can be.
Whilst painting, there are many decisions to be made, and no respite from the mental exertion. This process continues away from the studio too, in observational work and visits to galleries and museums, which I consider vital. I work best in series, and en...

PhD Fine Art, MA Fine Art (Distinction), BA Fine Art (First Class)

Selected Exhibitions:
2025 ‘Seen: Unseen - What Lies Between, Mid Wales Arts Centre (joint show with Junko Burton)
2023 ‘Seasons Change’ Solo show, New Court Gallery Repton
2022 ‘Art in the Home’ Y Tabernacle, MOMA Wales
2021 ‘When the land Rested’ Ludlow
2020 ‘Another Line to Follow’ Aberystwyth University
2019 'Fully Awake 5.6' at the Freelands Foundation, London
2017 'Outside In' Aberystwyth University
2016 Art from the Heart of Wales
2014 Shire Hall, Monmouth, group show
2013 Theatr.Brycheiniog, Brecon, group show
2012 'Dualities', Aberystwyth University solo show
2011, 'The Way of It', Aberystwyth University, joint show