Art by Kayla Spence

Introduction

This evening I am reporting on an exhibition titled 'Shifting Light, Silent Land' by artist, Kayla Spence. This was held at Glasgow's Six Foot Gallery, Washington Street.


 

Information on the Exhibition 

Kayla explores the imposing landscapes that surround us all for her exhibition. 

She is based in Aberdeen and graduated from the Gray's School of Art in 2024.

Kayla was a participant on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year, an experience that gave her the confidence to produce a solo exhibition and has acted as an anchor for the development of her practice post-graduation. Using a restricted colour palette, primarily in oil and graphite, Kayla explores concepts of nation, solitude, and place through abstracted Scottish landscapes. The exhibition marks a significant moment in Kayla's artistic journey as she challenges and reflects on her past practice.

Despite a muted palette, Kayla's work is dynamic and full of life, carefully considering the play and transformation of light on these static landscapes. She is able to create both a tension and intimacy between the landscape and the viewer. The restricted palette works in tension with her expressive brushwork and allows Kayla to mirror the emotional experience of being in these landscapes.

Below the Peak

Quiet Hillside

Surroundings


Dawn

Last Night

Snowdon Peak

Parted

Fragments





View Across

Clearing

Clearing (3)

Behind Snowdon

Clearing (2)


Slain's Coast


This post connects nicely with Scottish art, architecture and culture.

More Information

For more information on Glasgow and many other aspects of Scotland please refer to the Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.


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