Perfect Poise, Perfect Life
Bring your body into balance and revolutionise your life
By Noel Kingsley
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Scottish Colourists 2006

Fading Light, Loch Fyne,
John Kingsley,PAI

I've just been to the Scottish Show 2006 at Thompson's Marylebone Gallery, London, where my brother who is a full-time artist, has three paintings exhibited.

John's oil painting continues to evolve and I must say I find his recent work truly exciting, rich in texture and colour, with depth and very evocative. His work may be described as abstract but it is rooted in the deep emotional connection he has with his surroundings. The west coast of Scotland inspires his current work, but rather than painting a literal interpretation of a scene, he relies on his subconscious and intuition to guide him. He allows his heart to speak to him and endeavours not to let his mind and intelligence interfere.

When he's at work, he allows his hands to follow his heart. This approach takes great skill, experience and courage. To paint in this way, he needs to trust in his subconscious as well as his depth of experience to inform his output. He has told me that although he will have a location or subject in mind, he sometimes doesn't know what his painting is going to look like and can be surprised by what comes out. The work evolves as he paints and the painting evolves as he works. By working in this way, his paintings are rich in emotion as well as colour and texture.

John Kingsley's work has been purchased by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Argyle and Bute District Council, Glenisla Group, Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow and is held in many other collections in Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Lebanon, Canada and USA.

I really enjoy his new work, and am looking forward to seeing more in his wonderful studio when I next come to Glasgow.

Posted by Noël on March 27, 2006 3:16 PM | Permalink