Cityscape artist makes the right impression

A collection of art that has been over ten years in the making has made the journey to Castle Galleries in Exeter.

The newly curated exhibition, ‘Capital Impressions’, draws inspiration from New York, London and Paris and includes 35 original and signed limited edition art from the master of the modern cityscape artist, Paul Kenton.

The works will be on display at the Castle Galleries, Exeter with Kenton making a guest appearance at the gallery on Saturday 19 July between noon and 3pm.

Kenton, who states Monet as one of his earliest inspirations, said: “I love to capture the mood and spirit of a scene, adding layers of depth and expression which just can’t be captured in a straight pictorial study, almost like a short film, or series of photos which capture as much detail of a scene as possible. The sights, sounds, movement, light, tastes, and even smells which combine to create the big picture, this is what I’m looking for, and what I strive to achieve within my work.”

Rita Jones, Castle Galleries, Exeter’s gallery manager, said: “With the ‘Capital Impressions’ collection, Kenton has pushed boundaries in terms of both composition and subject matter. This new body of work explores the sights, views and moods of some of the world’s most iconic cities and whilst he has excelled in representing the vibrancy of these contemporary cities, there is a hint of nostalgia in the new scenes, with a nod to the industrial heritage from which so many were born.

“Whilst Capital Impressions is unlike any other collection previously seen by Paul, it retains his signature style that includes the drips and lashings of black paint that give his pieces passion and movement. These new works have also seen the artist experiment with oil sticks, which were mixed on the canvas by hand, allowing us to witness an evolution in style.”

For more information on Paul Kenton’s Capital Impressions exhibition, please visit Castle Galleries, Exeter, telephone 01392 425 242 or visit www.castlegalleries.com.