The Devil’s Punchbowl© Anna Dillon / River and Rowing Museum
Exhibition Preview: Anna Dillon, Landscapes, The Wall, River & Rowing Museum, Henley until November 4 2012
The landscape paintings of mid twentieth century British artists have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years that has seen them influence a new generation of artists and captivate a new crop of art lovers.
One contemporary landscape painter who seems equally enthralled by the rolling countryside and this British tradition is Anna Dillon, whose vibrant prints and oils are currently adorning the walls of the River and Rowing Museum’s Wall gallery.
Dillon’s strong and bold colours are a good foil for the the contours and light of the Oxfordshire landscape. Her subjects include the Wittenham Clumps, the Rollright Stones and Blewburton Hill and manage to recall past traditions whilst also bringing to mind David Hockney’s iPad landscapes.
Oxfordshire born, Dillon trained as an illustrator at Falmouth School of Art and cites many influences including John and Paul Nash, Peter Lanyon, Graham Sutherland and John Piper.
The latter’s paintings are currently on show at the museum in a temporary exhibition (until October 18). Two reasons for fans of British landscape art to head to Henley.
- Visit Anna Dillon’s website at http://www.annadillon.com
My Street, Aston Street in the village of Aston Tirrold© Anna Dillon / River and Rowing Museum
The Devil’s Delight© Anna Dillon / River and Rowing Museum
