East Dean Quartet

#whatliesatthecore – deeper understanding

To talk about man’s relationship with nature (the environment) is a good place to start understanding how we react with what surrounds us. We are as much a part of ‘nature’ as a bee gathering pollen or a frilled shark grazing on the ocean floor.

The four paintings in the East Dean Quartet explore themes of birth, discovery, power and fate.

Sheltered places, easily defended are the most desirable habitats
Sheltered places, easily defended are the most desirable habitats [Cat: 0555, East Dean Quartet # 01, 30 x 40” / 76 x 101 cm, oil on canvas, 2015]
As night draws in people return to the comfort and security of their homes to feel safe during the hours of darkness
As night draws in people return to the comfort and security of their homes to feel safe during the hours of darkness [Cat: 0554, East Dean Quartet # 01, 30 x 40” / 76 x 101 cm, oil on canvas, 2015]
Beautiful places attract many visitors and leave their footprint however careful they behave
Beautiful places attract many visitors and leave their footprint however carefully they behave [Cat: 0553, East Dean Quartet # 01, 30 x 40” / 76 x 101 cm, oil on canvas, 2015]
Landscape and environment shaped by man and home to all living things [Cat: 0552, East Dean Quartet # 01, 30 x 40” / 76 x 101 cm, oil on canvas, 2015]

By PT

Peter Town is a born storyteller, gifted with an ability to translate both everyday quirks and deeper philosophical musing through his work. Often using strong lines, striking colours and symbolism in his pictures, Town has built a vibrant portfolio. Born in Bethnal Green, he grew up in Liverpool and was later educated at Bath Academy of Art and the Royal College of Art. Taking advantage of his ability to communicate ideas visually, he went on to enjoy a successful career as a designer while he continued to paint and develop his artistic style through drawing, painting, photography, and printmaking. While many of Town’s paintings use strong shapes and primary colours, such as the Stairscapes series, others are quieter and more contemplative, representing a more tranquil inner space. His Abstracts series features works where the narrative is more ambiguous but ever-present. He sees landscapes, interior spaces and natural forms as abstract shapes and colours, transcribing these in his unique style onto paper and canvas.