Fiona Allen

Artist Statement

I work in painting and drawing with a mix of figuration and abstract mark making to speak of power, control, love and identity. 

Sometimes there’s an idea, sometimes there’s a phrase, sometimes there’s a sketch. 

A lot of the time it’s a feeling I let out and keep letting out until it’s something I understand and recognise. Things get hidden, worked over other things come to the forefront. Most of the time, I don’t know what it is until it’s out.

‘Veiled’ - acrylic, oil and emulsion on canvas 76cm x 100cm
‘Is there a way out’ - acrylic, oil and emulsion on canvas 80cm x 60cm
‘Is there a way out’ - acrylic, oil and emulsion on canvas 80cm x 60cm
‘The mind is somewhere else’ - acrylic, oil and emulsion on canvas 115cm x 90cm
‘The mind is somewhere else’ - acrylic, oil and emulsion on canvas 115cm x 90cm
‘Cracks can form' - acrylic, oil and emulsion on canvas 41cm x 41cm
‘Cracks can form' - acrylic, oil and emulsion on canvas 41cm x 41cm