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My belief in being an artist comes from the natural ability to observe and watch.  In observing we see through and into the object. I am searching for a different way to represent the familiar. I have developed my own immediate response to a technique developed by the abstract artist Jackson Pollock, whilst studying his process at University.  His unique style has inspired me to produce a fluid, energetic, representational reaction to his work.  Working mainly in acrylic paint, ink or domestic emulsion paint; I work directly from the tube or paint pot.  Using a stick or tube to flick and direct the paint from a standing position over the paper or canvas.

With my work I am interested in expressing a sense of power, movement, strength, and masculinity whatever the subject matter.

Born in Chatham, Kent.  At the age of ten years my father moved abroad and started working in the Middle East, and Africa.  I spent the next 15 years commuting between England and where my parents were living.  In 1985 I did a Foundation Course at Canterbury College of Art. I then went to live and work in London.   Having now returned to Kent, marrying a farmer with whom I have three children, I completed BA Honours degree in 2004 at UCA.

Becky Mair


 

 
Exhibitions
  By Rote Open House 2010 October 2010 Whitstable Kent
Curated John Corfield

The Yalding Art Exhibition 24-26th September 2010 Yalding Kent
Cheryl Summers

The Art Rooms
Post SEOS 8th -21st July 2010 Ashford Kent
Curated Emma Dove

Southeast Open Studios June – July 2010 Bredgar Kent

K Frames 2010 Oad Street Borden

Short Notice Exhibition 3rd- 6th March 2010 Whitstable Kent
Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre

By Rote October 2009 Whitstable Kent
Curated John Corfield

Southeast Open Studios June 2009 Bredgar Kent

K Frames 2009 Oad Street Borden

Bentlif Art Prize 12th November 2008 - 27th January 2009
Curated Rachel Hurst Maidstone Museum Maidstone Kent

Scapegoat 20th November - 24th December 2008
Curated Chris Hopwood Garret Gallery Tenterden Kent

Canterbury Art Fair 6th - 24th October 2008 UCA Canterbury Kent
Curated Ben Kidger

Eclectic Electric Show 3rd October - 14th November 2008
Garret Gallery
Curated Chris Hopwood Tenterden Kent

Bohemia 23rd August 2008 Canterbury Arts and Farmers Market
Organised Mitch Robertson

Brogdale Fruit Festivals 2008
Brogdale Farm Cherry and Strawberry Delights 19 - 20 July 2008
Faversham Summer Fruits Fiesta 16 - 17 August 2008
Kent Cider Celebration 20 - 21 September 2008
ME13 8XZ Apple festival 18 - 19 October 2008
Four Exhibitions Curated by Becky Mair

Southeast Open Studios 6th - 22nd June 2008 Bredgar

Walls in Three Places 13th May - 13th June 2008 Charlton Art Centre Dover
Curated Rachael Daniels White Nave Kent

The Foundry Art Gallery April 2008 London
Assistant Rachael Daniels

Casting Off 4th - 10th April 2007 Horsebridge Arts
And Community Centre Kent
Curated Heather Defferary Becky Mair Apollo Group Show
The Secret Garden of England 3rd - 14th April 2007 artconnexion Lille
Curated Rachael Daniels France

Show Off 9th -14th December 2006 UCCAC Canterbury Kent
Apollo Group Show Degree Show

Artists Quarter February - March 2006 Oad Street Craft Centre
Organised by Mrs Alice Quarry Oad Street Kent

Mercury Cohort October 2004 Castle Arts Festival Exhibition
Curated Mr David Lilford Canterbury & Ireland

Art House Exhibition November 2004 Little Ulcombe Maidstone
Organised by Julie Dow with Lisa J
 

 

 

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