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Last Light, Dunstanburgh,
Circa 2025
Andrew Farmer
Painting : oil
25 x 35 x 0.5 cm 9.8 x 13.8 x 0.2 inch
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Dimensions cm • inch
25 x 35 x 0.5 cm 9.8 x 13.8 x 0.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
Beige frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
40 x 45 x 3.5 cm 15.7 x 17.7 x 1.4 inch
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Artwork location: United Kingdom
Last Light, Dunstanburgh is a compelling oil painting by Andrew Farmer ROI, capturing the powerful, ruined silhouette of the fourteenth-century Northumberland fortress against the dramatic intensity of the fading day. As a full member of the esteemed Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) and a prominent voice in "The Northern Boys" contemporary movement, Farmer brings both technical rigour and vibrant Post-Impressionist verve to this iconic scene. Executed in oil on panel (25 x 30 cm) , this work is a testament to the high-energy and intense observation required by the approach, particularly when capturing the transient beauty of twilight over the rugged North Sea coast.
The selection of Dunstanburgh places Farmer's work in direct dialogue with the British Romantic tradition, inheriting the artistic legacy of J.M.W. Turner, who famously depicted the castle's "ruinous silhouette" against a turbulent sky. Farmer interprets this historical drama through a contemporary lens, focusing on the "Last Light" to heighten emotional and chromatic effect. He views his paintings as visual "short stories or poems," necessitating "economical mark making, colour and drawing" to distill the subject's essence. This philosophical constraint results in a style that is loose, highly expressive, and often "verging on the semi-abstract".
The painting's striking atmosphere is created through Farmer's bold use of saturated, non-naturalistic colour—deep cerulean and expressive purples define the dramatic sky and sea, contrasting sharply with the darkened stone. The use of thick, sculpted impasto ensures the surface has a rich, tactile quality, physically manipulating the last fragments of light to create a dynamic interplay of highlights and shadow. This material confidence, combined with the work's intense focus on capturing the energy and mood of the Northern landscape, makes a significant and vibrant acquisition for collectors seeking contemporary British art rooted in academic prestige and emotional depth.
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As a key figure in "The Northern Boys," a distinguished collective of contemporary British painters, Andrew Farmer is a Yorkshire-based artist whose work is hailed by collectors as evocative, lyrical, and a celebration of light and colour. Drawing inspiration from the rolling hills of his native South Yorkshire and his family life, he transforms everyday scenes into powerful observations, inviting viewers to find the extraordinary beauty that surrounds them daily.
Andrew's artistic practice is rooted in a deeply considered approach to observation. Primarily working in oils and often painting , he embarks on an investigation of his chosen subjects. This methodical process, which can involve revisiting the same location in similar conditions to "dig deeper" into his subject, allows him to distil the essence of a place into vibrant, expressive works. The result is a style characterised by "loose, expressive brushstrokes" and "economical mark making" that create a lively, semi-abstract quality, akin to "short stories or poems rather than novels".
Andrew's work is underpinned by an exceptional foundation of academic and institutional credentials. A graduate of Canterbury Christ Church University with a First-Class Honours degree, he furthered his practice at the Royal Drawing School in London. In recognition of his mastery, he was awarded the Richard Ford Award for a residency at the Prado Museum in Madrid. In 2019, he was elected a full member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI), an elite, peer-elected society of which there are only approximately 65 full members. He has also been recognised with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Winsor and Newton Award for painting and the Menena Joy Schabe Memorial Award, further affirming his standing within the UK art world.
Collectors consistently praise Andrew Farmer's work for its transformative power. His paintings, which have been described as possessing a "magical quality," are celebrated for their ability to transport the viewer and bring a sense of tranquility to a space. From coastal scenes that perfectly capture the "calming beauty of the ocean" to countryside vistas that evoke the warmth and "smell of the earth," his art creates an immediate, lyrical connection to the world around us.
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