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artportfolio: Juliet Eardley

Feet first

Feet first

Large bold drawing, fluid confident lines.

Original
Graphite on paper
100cm x 700cm

Introduction

Statement

All my work evolves from the human form: I try to communicate that which is physical but also that which is beyond the physical. Why? Because it is my view that the body houses the spirit of us, our soul and then by extension, for me, the existence of our soul begs the question "what is it all about?" as individuals and en mass. I remain fascinated by this question, more than any other it is the focus of my work.

The Drawings: The intention is to express our human energy, beauty and complexity. Line work is very much  influenced by Chinese brush strokes.

Colour Works from Wallpapers: These are abstracted from the larger than life drawings of the "Wallpaper Series" which skate in and around the human form. Usually in repetition, the Wallpapers form a matrix for the colour and balance of the final piece. Choice of colour may represent a statement or a question depending where the artist's emotions presently lie.

Biography

BornKolkata (Calcutta), India.
1967Arrived in UK as a child.
1982Left UK for L.A., USA after completing education including O's, A's, Art Foundation Course and BA Hons Degree in Interior Design from De Monfort University.
1982-1984Freelanced in various design disciplines before founding MINX Graphic Design also pursued Fine Art career.
1984-1986Arrived in The Philippines, lived on tropical island and Manila City. Set up design department for leading textile mill and pursued Fine Art career.
1986-1992Lived in Hong Kong, pursued Fine Art career and Interior Design career.
1992-PresentReturned to London, continuing Fine Art and Interior Design careers.

The focus of the work is representing the human form in fluid bold drawings. Juliet's work is influenced by her traveling years. First in L.A. it was the diversity of art and fusion of colour that inspired. In the Philippines, Juliet admired local artists freedom of expression and often by necessity, their multi media approach. In Hong Kong Juliet was influenced by the simplicity and purity of Chinese brush work and water colours. These influences are also reflected in the abstract backgrounds to Juliet's figures. They represent landscapes of colour: perhaps in conflict, questioning or else cosseting feelings of passive and inner calm.