

Carole Hawthorne is an abstract painter based in Nottingham, UK.
Her paintings are developed from her unique observations which are taken from rich sources found in her urban surroundings, structures, patterns and formations.
Colour is the predominant factor in the work. There are many colour palettes and they reveal a deep understanding of colour interaction. Although her use of colour is intuitive, she is rigorous in her process, making and often discarding decisions. She makes colour swatches which are referred to in order to search for values, weight and tension.
There is a sharp geometry and distressed surfaces and marks which are often contradictory but work together to form coherence and balance, yet retain an energy and a celebration of colour.
She makes paintings on canvas and paper and recently her work has taken a new direction which includes working in 3 dimensions, using acrylic paint on wood.
These pieces are concerned with the 'object' rather than the picture plane. She investigates how colour behaves when it moves over a 3 dimensional surface and the way it creates optical illusion and shadows.
These pieces could be described as an exploration of the boundaries between painting and sculpture.
After living in London for 10 years Carole moved to Nottingham where she gained an MA in Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University. She now works in a studio at Backlit Studios in central Nottingham.
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2022 - Janus Revisited
Cupola Gallery Sheffield



2022 - DEFLECT, Selected Online Exhibition
2021 - ALRIGHT, Selected Online Exhibition
2020 - RECULTIVATE, Selected Online Exhibition



2021, Lockdown, The Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield

2021, Share Bears, Backlit Gallery, Nottingham


2020 ISO Open, Old Lock Up Gallery, Derbyshire
TOP
Linked Triptych
15x52cm
Acrylic on Wood
BOTTOM
Linked Diptych
30x72cm
Acrylic on Wood


2019, A Long Engagement
BACKLIT Gallery, Nottingham
Many painters make a considerable commitment over time. Some of us look back and others look forward. This exhibition showcased a group of seven artists who have a strong dedication to this medium.
Louisa Chambers, Terry Shave, Sheila Ravnkilde, Rob Hart, Carole Hawthorne, Ryan Heath and Lois Gardner Sabet.

LEFT
The Red Line
90x90cm
acrylic on canvas

RIGHT
Blue Square 2
90x90cm
acrylic on canvas
2018, See Here, Old Neals Auction House, Nottingham
LEFT
Continuous flow
150cmx150cm
Acrylic on Canvas
RIGHT
Continuous Flow (detail)
150cmx150cm
Acrylic on Canvas


2018, Lady Bay Arts Festival, Nottingham
LEFT
Veil No 1
76cmx76cm
Acrylic on Canvas
RIGHT
Space Beyond 1
76cmx76cm
Acrylic on Canvas


2017, Colour Code, Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
LEFT
Shimmer 1
61cmx61cm
Acrylic on Canvas
RIGHT
Looking Through No 5
76cmx78cm
Acrylic on Canvas


2016, Solo Show, Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
LEFT
Looking Through No 1
76cm x 76cm
Acrylic on Canvas
RIGHT
Looking Through No 2
76cmx76cm
Acrylic on Canvas


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CONTACT
Currently Working at Backlit Studios
Ashley Street, Sneinton.
Email: carolehawthorne5@gmail.com