"The world around me is a continuous sequence of fortuitous events.
Objects and figures intertwine in my mind; they dance, they fuse and one
adopts the colour and life of another. I find myself drawn into an
intimate world where sensuality and delight in life's form are combined
in a flight of frolic and fantasy."
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| Summer Romance |
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| The Curious Hare |
Gary Benfield's paintings represent a world of objects which combine
figures, mythology, nature, and still life. Despite the casual
appearance of his compositions all his imagery is highly organised, and
after long observations one finds the hidden symmetry and beauty beneath
the layers of finery. The background to his paintings is soft,
reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's sketches and sepia tones, most of it
defined only with pencil and a slight highlight of colour. Gary has a
natural talent for depicting things as seen. His work is spontaneous and
reflected by his drawn lines and dashes of colour. His figures dissolve
in and out of their backgrounds and move across the canvas.
