Linda Dacey

ABOUT MY WORK: For years I have been fascinated with old stuff and the transient nature of life; I have a quiet obsession with how, as individuals, we leave our mark upon this world. The objects and endeavors of a life linger long after we pass and it is the insignificant, seemingly worthless, domestic detritus which inspires me.

On a molecular level all is energy and nothing truly dies - everything transforms.

In abstract terms my work explores these notions and I produce both two and three dimensional works in various medium to express my thoughts and ideas.

ABOUT ME: Once upon a time I trained as a Graphic Designer and worked as one for several years in Covent Garden, London, UK. Finding this work restrictive creatively I became a successful Illustrator with a top London agent and taught Graphics and Illustration at the London College of Printing. I sold my work in galleries in London and throughout the South East of England and even, once, had a work selected for a Royal Academy Summer Show – ta dah!

All this seems like a lifetime ago as following a divorce and with a 2 year old to care for I switched career and started to buy and sell Antiques - a cash business, with no time delays for payment of invoices; imp...

BA Hons Graphic Design.

In the 1990's I was a successful artist and sold my work in various London and South East England galleries, including the Artist Supermarket which used to be on the fifth floor of Harvey Nichols, London:
Charlotte Lampard Gallery, London.
Hicks Gallery Wimbledon.
Chalk Farm Gallery, London.
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham.
Art in Action, Oxford.
Battersea Arts Fair, London.
Gomshall Gallery, Gomshall.
Frivoli Gallery, Chiswick.