Anna is a Minimalist Abstract Artist based in London, UK.
Her work delves into the importance of negative space and the Zen philosophy "Ma" - the spatial relationship between structural elements.
Her paintings and drawings incorporate Shibumi principles; a complex process not evident in the outcome, creating works of unobtrusive beauty.
Beginning by referencing tangible elements from nature, after careful observation Anna strips away all but the non-essential, working with gestural marks and elemental colour to capture the essence of the subject. This redaction of the superfluous encourages the observer to slow down and appreciate the tranquillity of the work.
Anna’s interpretation of Minimalism also incorporates influences from Abstract Expressionism, mid-century Abstraction and Japanese calligraphy with an inclination towards Constructivism.
Anna returned to her painting practice in 2017 and has been teaching Art in secondary education since 2004.
She currently lives in London dividing her time between painting, teaching, and coaching other Artists.
EXHIBITIONS
2024
‘Happy Place’ Art Snug
‘Summer Show’ TAP Art Gallery
2023
Group Exhibition, The Art Office, London
Group Exhibition, Turner Art Perspective Gallery, Essex
2022
Collection 2, Katherine Richards Gallery, Hove
2021
Group Exhibition, 508 Gallery, London
2020
Solo Exhibition ‘The Land’ 508 Gallery, London
The Auction Collective, ‘Enter The Abstract’ Auction
The Society of Women Artists Exhibition
The Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour, The Mall Galleries, London
The V Art Show
2019
The Auction Collective, Winter Auction, London
The Auction Collective, Spring Auction, London
2018
ING Discerning Eye, The Mall Galleries, London
FAIRS
2024
The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London
Urban Art Fair, London
2023
The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London
Urban Art Fair, London
2022
The Other Art Fair, Kings Cross, London
The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London
The Affordable Art Fair, London
2021
The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London
The Other Art Fair, Kings Cross, London
2020
The Affordable Art Fair, London
2019
The Other Art Fair, Victoria House, London
The Auction Collective, Spring Auction, London
The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London
Urban Art Fair, London
2018
Contemporary Art Fair, Windsor, UK
Urban Art Fair, London
EDUCATION
2004
PGCE in Art, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK.
1998
BA (Hons) in Art History, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.