To the Lighthouse, Ile de Ré, 2013
To the Lighthouse, Ile de Ré showcases Farley’s fresh and dynamic take on nature, landscape and the spirit of place. Romantic and windswept, Farley’s sweeping lines and washes of colour draw the viewer into this coastal scene of lighthouse, boats, ominous sky and swelling water. She combines a tremendous sense of atmosphere with a modernity and minimalism that reflects her personal connection with the landscape. The title of this piece reminds us of the novel of the same name by Virginia Woolf, the flow of line and colour is reminiscent of Woolf's stream-of-consciousness style of writing.
“This screen-print was made in exactly the same way my sketchbook pages are built up; drawing and painting outside and observing the subject throughout the day- watching the light change. I aim to capture the drama and force of these changeable elements at sea. Sheets of large drafting film were placed directly on the sand in front of me as I captured with crayons and washes, layer by layer, the tide coming in and surrounding the lighthouse. I have a strong connection with the West Coast of France where my parents live on an Island and I have been brought up on boats my whole life sailing with them. Many hours have been spent walking around the Island with my sketchbooks in winter and summer. It is important that spontaneous sketches, on the spot, merge into the large finished works and embody that spirit and liveliness.” – Lucy Farley
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Medium: Silkscreen, Print
Edition Type: Limited Edition
Edition Size: 100
Size (cm): 127 x 102
SKU: EG22086
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About the artist
Lucy Farley’s artistic practice revolves around the exploration of landscape, the human figure, and still life through a process of pictorial deconstruction and rearrangement. She focuses on personal connections to places, either familiar or those with significant history, creating art that is deeply intertwined with time, memory, and the emotional undercurrents that shape how we experience places.
Central to her practice is drawing, which she uses as a foundational tool. Her drawings evolve, transforming into different media such as painting and printmaking, creating new abstract languages with each iteration. Through repeated drawing and documentation, Farley recontextualizes her subject matter, exploring the spirit of places and objects, as well as the human condition in relation to them. She enjoys delving into the tension between the real and the illusory, often working on-site for long periods to absorb the environment and incorporate remembered forms into her work.
Farley draws significant inspiration from the interplay between drawing and sculpture, particularly the challenge of translating three-dimensional images into two-dimensional representations. Her influences include American Abstract Expressionists, whose physical approach to painting resonates with her, and Scandinavian painters like Munch, Asger Jorn, and Per Kirkeby, whose romanticism and deep connection to landscape evoke a strong emotional response in Farley’s own work. Additionally, the melancholic and nostalgic elements of the English neo-romantic painters, particularly Keith Vaughan, provide further layers of influence that shape the way she approaches her subjects.
