10 October - 7 November
The paintings of Julia Cooper convey a sense of working from memories of a place but also memories and observations of objects and materials such as the worn layers of paint on the hull of a fishing boat, or the weather-battered stonework of a harbour wall. Julia’s paintings are built up through many layers of paint, oil stick and charcoal, and like the surfaces of the harbour walls and the cliff edges, these are often partially scraped back to reveal a history. The enjoyment of the materials that she uses and the simple profundity of mark-making is as important as the subject of each painting – the technique is the content.
Julia Cooper paints using different media including oil paint, water colour and mixed media. Surfaces are washed with colour then scored, scraped back or obliterated to create an interesting narrative which allows her to explore colour and rhythm. Whether abstract or figurative the image is discovered through this process. Julia’s studio overlooks Fowey harbour where the changes of light on the water’s surface are reflected in her use of colour.
Julia has exhibited her work widely in the United Kingdom and her work has several times been featured in Cornwall Today. She was also included in Cornish Muse, Helen Hoyle’s ‘Women Artists.’ Her studies include a Fine Art Diploma with Distinction and Interior Design Diploma, the latter which resulted in her working with the Cornwall National Trust on their 87 holiday cottage refurbishment projects.
JULIA COOPER
Fine Art Diploma. Distinction
Life Drawing
Interior Design Diploma. Merit
OCA Fine Art Foundation.
City & Guilds Interior Design
SELECTED EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
2015 David Simon Contemporary, Bath, Solo - October 2015
2014 David Simon Contemporary, Bath
2014 The National Trust. Collection
2014 West Bristol Art Trail - October
2014 Webb St Company Exhibition - August
2014 Cornwall Open Studio, Fowey 24 May - 1 June
2014 Fowey Festival Art Trail 10 - 17 May
2014 ABF Soldiers Charity Exhibition 2 - 9 May
2014 Gribbin Gallery Exhibition 18 - 30 April
2013 Prince's Trust Art Auction, Bath
2013 West Bristol Art Trail - Oct
2013 Fowey Regatta Art & Champagne - August
2013 Review by Helen Hoyle
2013 Cornwall Open Studio, Fowey
2013 Webb St Company, Fowey
2012 Gribbin Gallery
2012 ‘Postcard From an Artist’ Feature, Cornwall Today, September
2012 Cornwall Open Studios, Fowey
2011 Du Maurier Festival Exhibition
2011 Salt Gallery Exhibition
2011 Cornwall Open Studios, Fowey
2010 Stoneman Gallery, Penzance, Exhibition - Dec
2010 Cornwall Open Studios, Fowey
2010 Cotehele Gallery Exhibition
2010 Cotehele Gallery Exhibition
2009 Cornish Guardian Review
2009 Fowey River Gallery Exhibition
2009 Cornwall Open Studios, Fowey
2008 Masa Fine Art Exhibition
2008 Cornwall Open Studios, Fowey
2007 Inside Cornwall Feature
2007 Masa Fine Art Exhibition
2007 Cornwall Open Studios, Fowey
2007 Fowey River Gallery Exhibition
2006 6 Page Feature in Cornwall Today
2006 Western Morning News Feature
2006 Fowey River Gallery Exhibition
2003 Fine Art Dip.Dis
1995 Interior Design Diploma. Merit
1992 OCA Fine Art Foundation
1985 City & Guilds Interior Design, Salisbury