Artist in the Spotlight – SIMONE WEBB
Fecundity III Print on Aluminium hand finished with Copper Leaf 85cm x 108cm
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
The Artist
Introducing a contemporary artist whose work I find breathtakingly beautiful – Simone Webb.
Simone studied Fine Art and Graphic Design in Oxfordshire before setting up her studio in Buckinghamshire. She has created a beautiful collection based on Flora and Forna. Which she has given her own unique style.
Simone is fast gaining a reputation as a collectable artist and has exhibited worldwide, including London, San Fransisco and Hong Kong.
Grace II – Limited Edition of 20 46cm x 56 cm
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
The Work
Simone describes her work as ‘ juxtaposing the beautiful with the morbid. Creating euphoric moments emerging from stark backgrounds. Graced with fragile flowers to instances of despondency.’
Photographic prints are painted with acrylics or digitally and the resulting image re-photographed. Other embellishments to the prints may include gold and copper leaf. Which is applied after the final printing process.
Allied in Nature II Limited Edition of 10 60cmx 70cm
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
Allied in Nature I & Allied in Nature III Limited Edition of 10 60cmx 70cm
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
I love the way that Simone’s contemporary art challenges the concept of the traditional floral image and still life. Her blooms emerge from stark backgrounds. The beautiful photographic detail of the petals reveal a perfect bloom at it’s pinnacle of perfection. To this she adds painterly gestures. Showing the inevitability of passing of time. Beautiful flowers suspended in space as they bloom and decay.
Whilst we often only get to view a fleeting moment of nature, she aims to create something of more permanence that can be observed at any given time.
Grace II Limited edition of 20 46cm x 56cm
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
Glistening Decay
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
Opulent Milieu
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
Glistening Decay Limited Edition of 5 75cmx100cm
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
Opulent Milieu Giclée print hand finished with 24k Gold Leaf 65cm x 85cm
Image courtesy of Simone Webb
… and finally
As contemporary art, I feel that Simone’s collection reflects how we are moving forward into a digital world. Frequently we are seeing fine art being created digitally. Now, all photography is being enhanced and manipulated to achieve a perfect image. The lines between photography and art are becoming blurred. You see artists painting photographic images and photographers emulating painted images.
Simone Webb has a process of combining the new with the traditional. Creating exquisite, mixed media, designs. Her work is a new art-form that it is hard to dispute, creates very beautiful images.
You can see more of Simone’s work and prints and originals that are available at www.simonewebb.com
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wow I love the softness in these print and the colours are so beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing Simone’s work to my attention.
You are welcome Mary – and my thanks to Simone for allowing me to share her beautiful images.
Oh they’re just stunning aren’t they! You’re making me want to redecorate to fit them in somewhere!
Wow what an interesting aesthetic process. I appreciate them more knowing that. Agree that the lines between photography and fine art are becoming blurred. Thanks for introducing us to the artist!
Thank you Donna – I appreciate your comments
I absolutely love these prints as I adore flowers having been a florist. I’d love to introduce some of Simone’s artwork into my own home. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome Maria – that sounds great!
What a fantastic artist and interview, I’m definitely a fan!
Thank you Nicola – yes she is amazing!
Such beautiful and creative work by Simone Webb!! I love how art is evolving during the years!
Thank you for your comment Evija – I love to see contemporary art that gives a twist to classic imagery.
Wow, I’m not really of fan of floral artwork, but these are different to anything I’ve seen before and I really quite like them!
Yes I agree Stacey – Simone creates such beautiful contemporary images!
Gorgeous! I love these prints and I also am fond of the aesthetic in terms of a very smooth background contrasted against a highly texturised flower… stunning!
It’s creates such a beautiful dramatic style. Thank you for commenting Catherine !
What absolutely stunning work and fascinating techniques!
We love hearing about new and interesting artistic talent. Thanks so much for sharing.
So do I Camilla – it’s great to be able to share Simone’s work on the Blog!
What stunning prints! I love the fusion of the natural and digital worlds – just beautiful
They are amazing Abi – thank you for your comment!