About the artist
Anne Clarke’s artistic journey began with a fascination for the textures and stories of aged objects. Her dedication to capturing their quiet elegance has evolved over decades, blending traditional techniques with deeply personal expression.
Anne’s still lifes overflow with the captured light of the Southern Hemisphere. Her work is strong and bold, and she is unafraid to depict her subjects on a larger-than-life scale. By enlarging ordinary objects, she renders them both alien and familiar at the same time.
Educated in Sydney, Australia, Anne worked as a graphic artist in the publishing industry before returning to painting in the late eighties. Her experience in graphic design has undoubtedly influenced her approach to composition. Combined with a classical painting technique and a distinctive use of light, this gives her work a presence that sets it apart from the conventional still life.
Her work can be found in many public and private collections in both Australia and the UK.
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Meet the Artist
Introducing Anne Clarke’s Artistic Journey
Anne Clarke is a dedicated painter whose work captures the subtle elegance of aged and timeworn objects. With a focus on still-life compositions, her richly layered oil paintings explore color, form, and history through a deliberate layering process. Her art invites viewers to contemplate the beauty found in everyday moments and aged objects, transforming simple scenes into reflections on timelessness and sensory richness. Throughout her career, Anne has developed her own distinctive style, balancing technical mastery with a contemplative approach to art that emphasizes patience and detail.
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