Lost In Valletta No.2, 2021

by Liz McDonough

Painting : mixed media 45.7 x 61 x 3.6 cm 18 x 24 x 1.4 inch

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Medium

Painting: mixed media

Dimensions cm inch

45.7 x 61 x 3.6 cm 18 x 24 x 1.4 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Malta

From my studio I have the most beautiful view of Valletta. Steep wonky stone steps lead on to alleyways and beautiful squares full of modern and ancient architecture. It is easy to get lost! A new Collection - Rustic Street Collection. Using textured medium I created these little 3D higgledy piggledy houses in muted umber, buff and greys. Recently I escaped from the confines of my studio in Malta and headed out solo on the Via Francigena in Italy, hiking 135km from Rome to Montefiascone. Each village I passed through involved steep winding cobbled streets, old buildings and history. I have a new appreciation for my surroundings in Malta. There is beauty in the ancient buildings, the peeling paint, the natural muted colours. I love to wander and get lost in them. 

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Zatista Contemporary & Fine Art • United States

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Liz McDonough, Lost In Valletta No.2
Liz McDonough

Liz McDonough

United Kingdom  • 1977

I am a Self-taught artist born in the UK. Lived in Manchester, Mauritius and Gibraltar during my career, Recently relocated to Sunny Malta. I have had many life changing and profound moments; one being a vision quest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. Camping alone in the wilderness, no food, only water for four days & nights

I manage to stay motivated and inspired to create by meditating. Meditation helps me to focus
on just me, bringing energy inwards instead of it dissipating outwards. It enables ideas to form, giving me inner confidence and clarity to just 'do' my work.
Since returning to the UK my work has changed and progressed. Being connected to the 
everyday customer and working with them to create something special embedding their 
quintessence whilst staying true to myself I find very fulfilling. I predominantly exhibit 
online, the occasional local exhibition and have become part of several art consultancies 
and interior design platforms serving a more commercial and higher end luxury customer base 
generally working to commission.

STATEMENT
Interested in the intangible, that which we feel but cannot translate. My paintings begin with
feelings derived from alternative perspectives bordering on a spiritual level. Inspirations for
me are found within the colours of nature; such as the iridescence of a paua shell or reflected
light underwater. Working the contrasts of depth, texture & luminosity and a slightly obsessive
edge, intricacy & layering. I choose to take you on a journey of the cosmos around me and the
discovery of art being a spiritual experience.

Being creative is something within me as an artist. It means everything to me as it is my own
unique alternative perspective, but keeping myself creating takes motivation. The most 
productive way I create is by just letting go and NOT trying to create a piece of art. Just 
immersing myself in the action, the colour, the feeling of being in that moment and experiencing 
'doing' rather than thinking what it looks like or whether anyone else will find it appealing.

Exhibitions:

MAURITIUS
Gallery Max Boulee - Mauritius - Jul 06
La Pointe - Mettisage Exposition - Mauritius - Sept 06
Tamarin Bay Hotel - Mauritius - Oct 06
Movenpick Spa & Resort - Mauritius - Mar 07
Private Showing - Mauritius - Mar 07
Annual Rotary Conference - Mauritius - Dec 07
UK
Nantwich Fair – Nantwich - Dec 07
Affleck's Palace – Manchester - Aug 08
Mobberly Fair – Knutsford - Nov 08
Castle Park Arts Centre 10th Annual Open – Frodsham Dec 08
Eggspace - Liverpool – Mar 09
Broadstone Mill Gallery - Stockport 09 - Apr 11
StudioArt Gallery - Warrington - Jan 11
Hebden Bridge Fringe – Yorkshire – Jul 09
Wick Art Show – Scotland – Jul - Aug 09
SALON09 Temporary Art Space – Halifax Piece Hall - Aug 09
MAF09 Private Exhibition - Manchester - Sept 09
Cheshire Open Studios – Own Studio Northwich - Sept 09
Cheshire Open Studios Exhibition - Oct 09
Pendle Open - The ACE Centre - Oct 09
Hotcakes - Hebden Bridge - Feb 10
Jack Mytton - Oswestry, Shropshire – May10
Solo Exhibition - Cheshire - Aug 10
New Vic Theatre - Staffordshire - Feb 11
Barnaby Festival - Macclesfield Jun 11
CPPHT Charity Art Sale - Macclesfield Jun 11
Incubation Arts - Macclesfield - Jan 12
Barnaby Festival - Jul 12
Bollington Arts Festival - Oct 12
Malvern Theatre Exhibition - Worcestershire – Dec 12
Art at 250 Park Lane - Macclesfield - Dec 12
Art Trail - Northwich 13
Grand Design Live Show - London Excel 13
Spirit Restaurant - Resident Artist – 2012-2016

Artistic Influences:

Ai WeiWei
Salvador Dali
Turner


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