Maddy McClellan works from a studio at the foot of the Downs, her painting rooted in the natural world and the deep stories that run through the land. She is also the art tutor and mentor of our youngest exhibitor. In showing their work connected, we want to make visible what mentorship looks like; an experienced artist making room for another to grow.
“When Maddy’s work inhabits a space, it is offering a sense of connection, reverence and joy”
My practice invites you to connect with the energy of all that we come from; stars, earth, animals, plants and hidden stories we live and weave.
Creating a world where creatures and celestial bodies unite, adorned with animals as totems of hope,
symbols and surface pattern reflecting the elements, tactile textures embracing the passing of time and evoking layers of memory.
My paintings often depict decorative narratives that weave a tale and create warmth and wonder, inspired by irregular broken lines, symbols and imperfect patterns each telling a story held within the shapes and colours.
Inviting in myth and meaning drawn from ancient practices which are nurtured by nature, steered by the sun and stars, and where wildness is worshiped.
Maddy McClellan
Website : www.maddymcclellan.com
Instagram : @maddymcclellanart
Create. Celebrate. Explore.
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