Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Jerry Hicks: Weaver of Light and Landscape The work of Jerry Hicks, a British artist who flourished for nearly eight decades, is characterized by an almost luminous quality – a deep engagement with light, color, and the evocative power of the English countryside. Born in London in 1927, Hicks’s artistic journey was shaped by a confluence of influences: early exposure to the Slade School of Fine Art, a period spent touring as a musicia
n and entertainer, and ultimately, a profound connection to the natural world. His paintings aren't merely representations of landscapes; they are imbued with a palpable sense of atmosphere, capturing fleeting moments of beauty and tranquility that invite contemplation. Hicks’s career spanned over seven decades, marked by consistent dedication to his craft and a remarkable ability to translate the subtleties of light and texture onto c…