Rebecca Lardner New Release Brochure

Rebecca ’s wor k has an upbeat , qu i r k y char m t hat per fec t l y capt ures t he new mood o f t he Sou t h Wes t , wh i ch has been t rans for med i n recent years f rom a remot e , ex - i ndus t r i a l h i nt er l and i nto an u l t ra -des i rabl e des t i nat i on . Her engaging canvases are animated portrayals of a hectic life lived on the land and the sea. The large ensemble cast of figures creates a lively impression of ceaseless activity, and the sea birds in particular have become an important part of the whole experience. Their presence seems to invite us to join them in their grandstand seats, and reinforces the sense of ourselves as part of the magical world that Rebecca has created.