ALICE MUMFORD

 My large studio is the starting point for many of my still life paintings. It’s always interesting to see where an artist works. Some people need a chaotic space to be creative in, some very tidy surroundings. Over the years I have collected many things to paint so my studio is a bit chaotic! My paintings are about the intimacy of where I live and the objects I love. Maybe this is  best summed up by Professor Richard Demarco.” Her objects have at one in the same time a prosaic and a dramatic nature, and symbolise the presence of human beings and the mystery of their daily lives. She has instilled an English flavour into the still life tradition and, in her profound understanding and joyful handling of oil paint, can be likened to Winifred Nicholson and the School of St Ives.”