Carole Hawthorne

Carole Hawthorne is an abstract painter based in Nottingham, UK.

Hawthorne’s paintings are developed from her unique observations which are taken from rich sources. These include investigations into colour combinations, surfaces, rhythms, formations, structure and changing light.

The technical processes involved are key to producing her paintings. She uses multiple marks created by masking, layering and removing colour to create a visual field. There is a sense of ' looking through 'or ' inside looking out or outside looking in' as the colours beneath are revealed through the layers.

She can build the surface, merging it and breaking it down allowing the painting to evolve in its own time.

Colour is a predominant factor in the work, she makes many colour swatches to prepare the pieces, which are referred to in order to search for colour values, weight and tension.

The paintings are frequently produced in a series, recently, large scale pieces have been created by making work consisting of several panels. Hawthorne aims to engage the viewer, stimulate the senses and provide elements of calm. These works act as a vehicle for contemplation and mindfulness.

She is influenced by Early Italian Renaissance painting and Minimalism. She admires those artists who, like herself have engaged in a lifelong relationship with painting, including Agnes Martin, Sean Scully, Bridget Riley and Cy Twombly.