Catherine Barnes

Selected for The Florence Biennale, 3 - 11th December Fortezza da Basso. See http://globalnewsbox.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=216&Itemid=231

Selected for The Florence Biennale, 3 - 11 December 2011 See http://globalnewsbox.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=216&Itemid=231

Selected for The Florence Biennale 3 - 11 December 2011 at Fortezza da Basso

A composite vision of sea defences derived from childhood memories of Dover in the 50s. There is a "dry point" print relating to this painting available at the Arthouse Gallery, Bournemouth from 5.1.2012

Part of a series of seascapes done after a trip to Normandy.

Island living gives a frame to the Ionian Sea

Majestic cliffs guarding the country and beyond. On show at ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth, BH1 1BA

The canvas is divided in a strong diagonal, making its abstract properties evident. Relates to" The Sea Remembers" and" Sea Voices"

Relates to" The Sea Remembers"and "The Sea Retreats". Not site specific but a combination of memories.

Resilient plant buffeted by the wind and waves. Shed seeds, but of what kind? On show at ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth, BH1 1BA

Receding waves leave a sparkling light.

Solitary sadness that inevitably will vanish. On show at ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth, BH1 1BA

From collages done on the spot in Normandy

Done on site with torn paper and watercolour in a cottage near Villedieu. Part of a series of twelve.

From collages done in front of the motif in Normandy. There is a "dry point" print that relates to this available at The Arthouse Gallery, Bournemouth from 5.1.2012

Relating to "Vacances" from collage as its starting point.

A collage of the Normandy countryside was the starting point for this oil painting and also a drypoint print (b/w and colour) available at The Arthouse Gallery, Bournemouth from 5.1.2012.

A surprising lake in the depths of Brittany, steeped in history. On show at ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth, BH1 1BA

An imaginary landscape reminiscent of Dover and Paul Nash.

Debris on a turbulent coast. Texture and structure are important here.

This piece has a physical presence created by texture combined with the harsh diagonal of the composition and the surprising red of the rock.

A dark day with barriers relieved by light.

A man-made structure juts into the high horizon.

Water approaches the land through a cutting in the rocks. It could be evening. On show at ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth, BH1 1BA

Looking South towards the transitory spit. Swift deep water beyond sea-weedy shallows.

Based on drawings looking at the dramatic structure of an ancient harbour in the half light of evening.

Distance and the promise of further space beyond that.

The tide recedes from a Roman harbour into the Channel. On show at ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth, BH1 1BA

A smaller painting relating to"The Sea Remembers" and "Defended Shore".

The fantasy mainland of dreams

Relating to "Shadows of Time", "Ancient Waterway" and "Tides of Time". Water swiftly flowing from the harbour back to the sea.

A remembered image where choices had to be made. On show at ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth, BH1 1BA