Paul Mowbray Artist Craftsman

Conduit II, 2009, oil on board, 600 x 600 mm

Conduit I, 2009, oil on canvas, 600 x 600 mm

Conduit III ‘Re‘, 2008, oil on canvas, 800 mm x 600 mm

The Conduit series explores the linear route, literal or symbolic in the act of painting. Transformative control In most of the series generates a tension and suggest a psychological movement that transcends an often-commonplace perspective and view.

In conduit 1 I have added a layer of genuine Lapis lazuli worked into a grainy textured substrate, contrasting the substrate under the gilded icon, this area has a smooth amorphous gesso ground where a layer of 24 carat gold particles are fused onto the surface.

Conduit IV, 2008, oil on canvas, 500 x 700 mm

Conduit V 'all routes', oil on canvas, 600 x 600 mm

"Skilful and often subtle use of materials and age-old techniques are commonplace in Mowbray’s work, these inclusions are frequently understated and may even go unnoticed."

Conduit VI gouache on linen, 420 mm x 300 mm

Conduit VII gouache on linen, 420 mm , 300 mm

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