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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, Lockdown, The Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield

2021, Share Bears, 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.

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Louisa Chambers, Terry Shave, Sheila Ravnkilde, Rob Hart, Carole Hawthorne, Ryan Heath and Lois Gardner Sabet.

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