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Clare Thatcher

Contemporary Painter

Clare Thatcher is a contemporary British artist based in Bristol, UK, known for her paintings and drawings. Her work is deeply personal and rooted in a "sense of place," drawing inspiration from landscapes that have had a profound emotional effect on her, particularly coastal and tidal areas.

Focus on Landscape and Liminal Space: Thatcher's art is a response to the natural world. She is particularly interested in the idea of liminal space—the transitional, in-between areas of a landscape—and the ever-changing nature of coastal environments. Her paintings often capture the raw, visceral experience of these natural wonders.

Use of Pure Pigments and Texture: A central part of her practice is the use of pure color, which she creates herself from pigments and a cold-pressed linseed oil binder. She layers these pigments to create rugged, uneven, and multi-textural surfaces on her canvases and panels. This materiality of the paint itself is a key element of her work, inviting viewers to explore the "crevices and canyons" of the canvas.