"Summer" Canvas

Story Behind The Painting

‘Summer’ was painted in Malaga in early 2024. She is taken from a series of strong, confident women, reflecting the image of women as confident and resilient, women who are indispensable to the economic survival of their families and communities.

Over the past two decades Terry has been spending more and more time in Spain and now visits as often as he can. He finds that the anonymity of being away from Belfast helps him deal with his anxiety and depression and the pressure, perceived or otherwise, that he associates with his hometown. He often takes a notebook or sketch pad with him when he visits the coffee shops and likes to make notes and quick sketches of the people around him.

As Terry has developed as an artist he has realised that his basic shyness has increased the more he becomes recognized. Being away helps him to become the voyeur he wants to be and enables him to sit and observe people without interruption.

Summer reflects this relaxed and uncomplicated mood. The model herself is calm and unstressed. Her gaze is direct and honest, and although there are faint tear stains they are indistinct and not immediately obvious. The strong lines and bright colours are further evidence that this is Terry at his most confident. The lack of birds also sends a message, Terry is projecting who he is and can be when he can escape his past and immerse himself in a different world.

Edition of 50

Editions are produced from a limited number. Once limited editions are sold out, they will never be reproduced and will only be available as hand-embellished prints and canvases.

Description

Our canvas prints are high-quality giclee prints produced on artists' canvas and are signed by the artist himself. Each canvas is given a unique number from the limited edition produced from the original. Every canvas print comes with a certificate of authenticity, also signed by the artist.

Dimensions

* Dimensions are estimates based on the size of the printed image and the typical size of the standard frames we use. For a custom-sized piece, please contact our Bangor gallery.

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