Exhibition Preview: Left To The Land

Left To The Land with En Plein Air Artist Natasha Cooke

Natasha’s oil paintings stem from her fascination with the landscape surrounding her home in Weald, Kent. There is a bond we form seemingly subconsciously through small moments that connect us to the land that surrounds us. Whether it be through memory, seasonal rituals, or other inhabitants, these connections are special and only possible through getting to know the language of the landscape, spending time with it. It is this deep connection and sensitivity towards Natasha’s home that she hopes to convey within her work, painting not just the scenery, but the language of the landscape. Working en plein air helps her understand this landscape. Held captive by it, forced to look, to feel, to listen, with every new experience documented in paint to further understand its character. Materially, her paintings are a representation of this learning; energetic, often rushed,…