Soaring towards the light

For those who share his deep connection to the landscape, the work of Artist Steve Slimm has never been more sought after.

The name ‘Steve Slimm’ has become synonymous with a deep connection to the natural environment. As an artist, Steve has been expressing the feel of our ancient lands for more than four decades, during which time his work has served as inspiration to many an aspiring artist. Indeed, his paintings have become highly coveted celebrations for those who share his connection to the natural world.

“My work has always been far more about expressing the essence of the land, rather than my visual impression of it,” says Steve. “In this way, the interpretation becomes more emotional and spiritual, rather than holding to any strict sense of impressionism.”

Steve has long been a friend of ours here at Cornwall Living, and we were delighted to learn that not only is Steve launching a brand-new website, which will offer lovers of his work the chance to buy both originals and prints with ease, but that in order to celebrate, he has curated three new collections of work.

The Translucent Quality of Light is the first. Featured in UK Art Foundation courses for their quality of light, the works within this collection are typical of Steve’s style – provocative of the varied emotions that are stirred by our landscape in its many moods. They draw on the landscapes not only of Cornwall, but also those along the banks of the Avon near Bristol, another pocket of rural England that’s close to Steve’s heart.

In those paintings, as with all of Steve’s work, there is a real sense of harmony. Horizons are rarely distinct; the world depicted on the canvas assumes rather a misty, even mystical merging of water, land and sky. What’s more, there is a feeling of plantation – with your feet firmly on the ground – and yet you find yourself soaring towards the light. What you won’t find, is detailed topographical interest. If you want that, says Steve: “You can forget it! I have no wish to tell you what a place looks like. I want to tell you how I feel about what I see – what I experience. By doing this, I somehow know I am reminding you, the viewer, of how you feel about it. My work is a reminder
of the unchangeable in all of us, and how our connection to the land is somehow part of this. In other words, if my work invokes connectedness in the viewer, then I’m happy.”

If Steve’s approach to the landscape resonates with you – whether you’ve been looking for a beautiful original piece to adorn your wall, or a special gift for the art lover in your life – be sure to visit his new website and discover the collections now available.

STEVE SLIMM
www.steveslimm.co.uk