Lucy Storrs

I paint using wool. My work embodies a deep reverence and awe for nature. Within these intricate scenes, I often incorporate small figures, serving as both a celebration of human existence and a poignant reminder of how small we are in the infinite universe yet so profound in our actions. I grew up on a hill farm on Dartmoor which had a big impact on my interests and outlooks on life. I am fascinated by paint and painting and this definitely has an influence on my work but I use wool as my medium of choice because it has a wonderful vibrancy and depth. I am particularly fond of a loose expressive emotive approach to my work, I also like creating aerial seascapes and landscapes because I rather like the more abstracted feel of them.

On an Ocean Current

On an Ocean Current is at first glance a beautiful celebration of a paddler out enjoying life, and feeling at one with the ocean. On closer examination all is not quite as idyliic as one might have first thought. There is litter strewn upon the beach and bobbing along with the ocean current, even a couple of dead fish washed up. The day is drawing to an end, picnickers have departed from the beach after a wonerful day enjoying such a superb location. Left behind is the residue of their day out, rubbish, single used plastic, buckets and spaces. The kayaker can not get his head around why people would do this.

Wool and silk

108cm diameter framed

2023