Joan Eardley - Influences

Question 1

Type of art

Answer 1

Abstract & expressionist art

Question 2

Place

Answer 2

Catterline Bay

Question 3

Style

Answer 3

Expressionism

Question 4

People

Answer 4

Scottish colourists

Question 5

What she did

Answer 5

Choice of challenging subject matter

Question 6

Abstract & expressionist art

Answer 6

Moltzau collection - biggest abstract display in Scotland.
Inspired by ab. & exp. art, incorporated these free ideas into work.
Foreground of SF - splattered grass, visible marks

Question 7

Catterline Bay

Answer 7

Inspired by NE landscape & loved catterline - loved showing power of nature in stormy seas…cold, violent paintings.
Travel to Glasgow for storm = commitment to subject matter/ weather importance.
Weather & lighting evident in SF…

Question 8

Expressionism

Answer 8

Painted in this style - wanted to paint realistic settings with emotional response to nature.
SF - joyful, free, warm but real

Question 9

Scottish Colourists

Answer 9

Influenced by them who painted Scottish scenes inspired by french impressionists. Seen in focus on colour, mood & atmosphere.
SF - bright yellow, similar application to them with dabs of paint, visible strokes.

Question 10

Choice of challenging subject matter

Answer 10

Chose unattractive, challenging, didn’t seek beauty & perfection. Evident in 3 Children at a Tennament Window - graffitied, unkempt.
SF - wild grasses & grey sky