Painter and ceramicist, Astrig moved to Cambridge after 27 years of freelance painting and working in local Creature Effects Departments. She now concentrates fully on painting, working from her garden studio. “I mostly work on wooden panels as I like the tough surface which allows me to layer and scratch back the acrylic paint. I prefer to work in a series, moving initially swiftly from panel to panel, slowing down and becoming more considered as the pieces reach their conclusions. My recurring themes are to do with the relationships that we have with the earth and other living creatures and the deep connections that grow between us. Cultivating the soil, growing food and looking after animals are some of the fundamentals of life. All of these elements come together naturally for me now in these paintings.”
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The Own Art Scheme is an interest-free loan scheme set up by the Arts Council that is designed to make it affordable for everyone to buy original, high quality contemporary art and craft by letting you spread the cost of your purchase over 10 months.
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