Paint
Gemma is currently working in three different studio styles; the Uncovered, Unearthed, and Uninhibited series.
Differing in appearance but related by the materials used in their creation, the works within each series diverge in style and mood due to the use of different techniques and methods in material application and treatment.
Each series draws on the skills, experience, and understanding of materials, and their individual decay processes. This experience and knowledge, gained during Gemma’s two decades of working within the fields of fine art and decorative arts conservation.
Gemma’s original paintings are mixed media; created using a wide range of materials. Cellulose based materials such as: wallpapers, newspaper, and posters. Domestic paints such as: matt emulsions, acrylic and oil eggshells, and flat oils. Artists paints and mediums; oils and acrylics, inks, varnishes, stains, and glazes.
Substrates for original paintings are predominately canvas, but timber and metal board are also used on occasion; please see specific artwork information for full details of each piece.
Uncovered
The Uncovered series marks Gemma’s return to creating original artworks.
Each work within the Uncovered series uses a range of media to recreate the unique textures and surfaces found in historic interiors throughout the UK.
Gemma uses artificial ageing techniques combined with methods developed to conserve and restore historic decorative surfaces, to produce original abstract artworks; seeking to portray the beauty and lustre of natural decay, patina, and age.
Uncovered no.1 (pictured below) was the first complete piece for this series, and remains one of Gemma’s favourite works. A range of print options are now available for this piece through Fine Art America, follow the link below to view our shop.
If you would like to commission a painting in the Uncovered series style, head over to our commissions page, or you can contact us via our contact form or info@smartdecarts.com.
New original pieces from this series will soon be available for purchase from our online store. For notifications of new work you can connect on instagram via the link at the bottom of this page or why not sign up to our monthly newsletter.
Unearthed
The unearthed series uses a range of materials used in specialist decoration, conservation and fine art painting to produce abstract pieces, which take on an earthy, geological appearance.
Multiple layers of domestic paints, artists paints and mediums, inks, varnishes, glazes and metal leaf, are treated using artificial ageing techniques and a mixture of techniques developed to conserve decorative surfaces, to produce the organic, topographical imagery.
A range of print options are now available for this series through Fine Art America, follow the link below to view our shop.
New original pieces from the Unearthed Series will soon be available for purchase from our online store. For notifications of new work or if you would like any further information about the Unearthed series, please do not hesitate to contact us via our contact form or info@smartdecarts.com.
If you would like to commission a painting in the Unearthed series style, head over to our commissions page, or you can contact us via our contact form or info@smartdecarts.com.
Uninhibited
The Uninhibited series depicts the style of abandoned yet adorned interior and exterior decorative surfaces. Again using a range of materials common in specialist decoration, conservation and fine art practice; these abstract pieces, portray the lively alluring imagery of unsanctioned creativity, upon the captivating beauty of naturally decaying decorative surfaces.
A mixture of techniques developed to conserve and restore decorative surfaces are combined with artificial ageing techniques, to treat differing combinations of domestic paint mediums, artists paints, inks and mediums.
A range of print options are now available for this series through Fine Art America, follow the link below to view our shop.
New original pieces from the Uninhibited Series will soon be available for purchase from our online store. For notifications of new work or if you would like any further information about the series, please do not hesitate to contact us via our contact form or info@smartdecarts.com.
If you would like to commission a painting in the Unearthed series style, head over to our commissions page, or you can contact us via our contact form or info@smartdecarts.com.