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Petrina Kent

Hometown: Port Erin, Isle of Man

Based in: Port Erin, Isle of Man

Currently living in the Isle of Man, my inspiration is the incredible landscape, surrounding sea and the dramatic skies.
I studied Fine Art at the prestigious Bath Academy of Art in the ’70s and have painted with determination and passion ever since.

With subtleties of colour and a prolonged working process, my aim is to evoke a response from the viewer and an opportunity to lose themselves in the vastness of the landscape, whatever the size of the work. I work in watercolour in the field and in oils on fine linen.
Worked as a professional artist since 1990

Exhibited:
The Royal Academy Private Galleries’, London,
The Mall Gallery, London,
The Courtyard Gallery, Isle of Man,
The Sayle Gallery, Isle of Man,
The Isle Gallery, Isle of Man,
Light & Space Gallery, Isle of Man,
The Loyd Loom Gallery, Isle of Man
Liverpool Contemporary Arts Fair 2014
Edinburgh Arts Fair 2014
Chester Art Fair 2018

Owner of Light & Space Gallery, Isle of Man 2011-2014
Curator of the Methodist Modern Art Collection Exhibition ‘Awakening’ in the Isle of Man 2018
Was privileged to be interviewed for the BBC Songs of Praise 2014

Awards:
Finalist in the Student Stowels Trophy 1978
Finalist in the Windsor & Newton student competition 1977
Twice winner of the Singer and Freidlander Painting competition 1989, 1991, 2nd place in 1990
Published:
Wesley House Cambridge – “Exploring Art in Worship and Theology’
International Contemporary Art Vol 1X ICA Publishing 2014
Blogger: Remarkable Things
Writer for Christianity.com

Experience:
Owner/Curator – Light & Space Gallery, Isle of Man
Curator – of the Methodist Modern Art Collection Exhibition ‘Awakening’ in the Isle of Man 2018
Professional Teaching Secondary Schools / Adult Education
Writer for Christianity.com

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Petrina Kent In The Studio

My studio might be small, but my real working space is without limits under the open sky!

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More About Petrina Kent

Question IconWhat inspires you?

Essentially I am inspired by the visual stimulation of incredible light and atmospheric landscape. This is my endless source of inspiration and creativity.

Question IconDescribe your creative process.

I spend a lot time in the landscape absorbing colour and light and by working on spontaneous watercolour sketches. . This process captures the essence of the experience in my spirit which then translates into larger works in oils.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Vibrant. Expressive. Inspirational.

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Turner. The Cubists - Picasso, Braque, Duchamp. Hockney.

Question IconWhat is the most important tool when creating your work?

My wide brush.

Question IconWhat is the best piece of advice you have been given?

That it is never better than when it goes wrong, because then you have freedom because there is nothing to loose.

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

Into the landscape, along the coastline or up in the hills where sky meets land.


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Credentials

Awards

Singer and Freidlander and Sunday Times watercolour winner

1991

Singer and Freidlander and Sunday Times watercolour 2nd

1990

Singer and Freidlander and Sunday Times watercolour winner

1989

Students Stowels Trophy Award finalist

1978

Windsor and newton Best of Student competition finalist

1977

Exhibitions

Chester Art fair

United Kingdom, 2018

Loyd loom gallery ongoing exhibitions

United Kingdom, 2016

Edinburgh Arts festival

United Kingdom, 2014

Liverpool Contemporary Arts Fair

United Kingdom, 2014

Light and Space ongoing work exhibited

United Kingdom, 2014

Celtic Arts fair

France, 2010

Sayle Gallery, many one man shows

United Kingdom, 1992

Many exhibitions here

United Kingdom, 1985

Mall Gallery Print Show

United Kingdom, 1978

Stowels Trophy Award exhibition

United Kingdom, 1978