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Beth Amner
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ARTISTS STATEMENT:
"For most people, the appreciation of nature is dependent only on sight, they look at the ‘landscape’ whereas the true appreciation of nature begins by using all of the senses - touch, smell, hearing, taste, as well as sight.
In my work I try to capture more than just the visual representation of the natural world. By reproducing textures that are found in nature and also by using natural materials, I hope to convey a real sense of the natural world, and also to show that there is beauty in the most common of sites."
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"Night Light"by Beth Amner
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All three of the paintings in situ' at the Swansea Institute gallery.
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Beth Amner’s triptych (left and below) is a substantial piece of work. Her use of mixed-media
is exciting, sand and other objects from the location, are added to the canvas, creating more than just a visual image of the scene. The textures beg interaction with the work.
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About the Artist:
Beth Amner was born in Carmarthenshire in 1956. Since successfully completing her degree course at swansea Institute in 2000, she has had several commissions including some illustration work for the Welsh Botanical Gardens. This has been so succussful that Beth has been approached by the co-ordinator of the Welsh Botanical Artists to produce some charcoal drawings for their future exhibition.
Beth also has a solo exhibition in August (watch this space for further information on this).
Curriculum Vitae:
1995
- Carmarthen College of Technology and Art - HND Wildlife Illustration.
1997
- Swansea Institute of Higher Education - BA(Hons) Fine Art - Painting and Drawing.
Mixed Exhibitions:
1992
- Neville Gallery Llanelli.
The Library Gallery, Ammanford.
Park Howard gallery, Llanelli.
1993
- Neville Gallery, Llanelli.
The Library Gallery, Ammanford.
1994
- Park Howard Gallery, Llanelli.
1995
- Neville Gallery, Llanelli.
1997
- Henry Thomas Gallery, Carmarthen.
1999
- Pontardawe Arts Centre.
2000
- Swansea Institute Degree Show.
Solo Exhibitions:
1994
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The Library Gallery, Ammanford.
Awards & Broadcasts:
1994
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The Hugh Richards Award.
1996
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Work featured on Channel Four "Hel Straeon."
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BETH AMNER
