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Paintings: Jules Middleton: Artist Statement |
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Jules is a thirty something mother of three, but with a passion for
her artwork. Brought up in Hurstpierpoint she settled in Bolney with
her husband and children in 2006. As well as running the gallery her
work is fitted around various household chores, potty training and
wiping noses!
She went back to painting whilst pregnant with her second child in
2003, after a break of some years whilst attempting to work in the
‘real world’ in the museum industry. However, art has always been her
passion and she studied art & design at Northbrook College in Horsham
and has a degree in the History of Art from the University of Sussex.
She spent some time travelling, what she would call ‘broadening her
horizons’, much of which gives her inspiration in her current work,
which can be seen in her passionate use of colour.
Jules enjoys producing pieces that are both eye catching and
interesting. She likes to experiment with abstract ideas whilst still
retaining the essence of an object or scene. She works in a mostly
abstract style with inks and watercolours and paints a variety of
themes including landscapes and natural forms.
She has recently begun producing collages as well as paintings, which
feature an idealised ‘country living’ theme.
Jules now exhibits her work regularly, both in galleries and
exhibitions and also in various ‘open studio’ events. Her work is
currently on display in the Bay Tree Café in Haywards Heath and the
Tiny Shoe Company in Hurstpierpoint. |
