Glass and Shells 1990

Janet Fish’s ‘Glass and Shells’ is a celebration of light and colour, probably made with oils, that just sings! The artist really hones in on the relationships between objects, the way the light bounces around, and the shadows that create these incredible colours. Just imagine her in the studio, arranging these objects, maybe shifting them around, trying to find that perfect composition. You can feel the energy of the artist as she builds up these layers, responding to what’s happening on the canvas. The colours are so joyous: blues, greens, pinks and yellows, all playing together, creating this vibrant, shimmering effect. I’m particularly drawn to the way she captures the translucence of the glass, as she really makes it glow. Fish has a strong affinity to still life painting, like Giorgio Morandi. I think artists are constantly feeding off each other, and that’s how art grows and changes! Ultimately, what I love about painting is that it's open, it's never really finished, and it's up to you to bring your own experiences to it.