About Moira ...
Since qualifying in 1976, 1 year foundation in York followed by BA hons 3 years in North Staffs Polytechnic, I have pursued my artistic career alongside my life in the Yorkshire Dales, the principal influence on my work.
I opened a studio/gallery 25 years ago and since that time I have seen my work evolving from watercolour (including watercolour on silk) to the predominantly oil based canvasses that I now produce.
I have exhibited in many place locally, and was one of the founder members of the "Women off the Wall" exhibitions held in the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes.
I have exhibited in Leeds, Manchester and London, the last exhibition being "Ultra" held in The Colomb Art Gallery in Marylebone, London.
Last year my work was "heroed" by the Wensleydale Creamery.
My Work is currently held in several galleries in and around the Dales, Lancashire and my own studio/gallery Artbar Gallery at Appersett.
Locations include (clicking on these links opens them in a new window):
- Herriot's Gallery, Hawes
- Ascot Studios, Ribchester, Lancs
- Philip Bastow, Silver Street studios, Reeth
- Aardvark Pictures, West Burton
- Stone House Hotel, Sedbusk
- Yorebridge House Hotel, Bainbridge
- Wensleydale Creamery, Visitor Centre, Gayle
I am fortunate enough to have a regular feedback from the public as I am visited by artists and art lovers alike in my open studio. My work produces many varied reactions, never lacking in an abundance of emotion.
My recent work combines a practised knowledge of the fluid lines that are mirrored in both the landscape and the waters of the Dales, with a spirit of imagination that produces my own very personal abstract representations. These are taking me more and more away from the representational images that I have been content with in the past and leading my ideas down an ever evolving path, the uncertainty of the destination encouraging my imagination all the way.
It takes a lifetime of experience to allow the creative spirit to grow to its ultimate goal. I am still growing and embracing all that I pass on the journey.
Publications
Articles have appeared in the following publications. Click on the links (where available) to read the articles:
Art of England 'The Art of Yorkshire'- July 2008 - Issue 47 (1.05Mb, PDF file* opens in new window)
Living North - the Magazine for Yorkshire - Christmas/Winter 2010 - page 207 (990Kb, PDF file* opens in new window)
Darlington & Stockton Times - Moira Offers art with a cuppa (475Kb, Image/JPEG file, opens in a new window)
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