Kerry Hallam
Cinqueterre
2001

Name: Cinqueterre
Brand: Kerry Hallam
Price: 1185 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Cinqueterre is a serigraph on paper, image size 32 x 27 inches, signed ‘Kerry Hallam’ lower right and numbered lower left. From the edition of 500, numbered XXXIX/L (there were also 200 Arabic plus 250 on canvas). Framed in a gold-tone, oak-leaf frame. Kerry Hallam masterfully paints magical combinations of earth, sky, and sea, very often in a Mediterranean setting. Here, a long stretch of the northwest coast of Italy, just at the top of the "boot," the Cinqueterre (Five Lands) beckons those travelers determined enough to get there. Suspended in time, pure and uncluttered by the commercial icons of contemporary life, the five towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso rise precipitously from the steep coastline, perched between the craggy mountains above and the crashing sea below. Hallam's brush strokes and palette capture the very essence of this place, where dwellings cling to the rocky slope and every bit of living space is held back from falling into the sea by retaining walls that are hundreds, if not thousands, of years old. People are drawn to the Cinqueterre not for grand hotels and nightlife, but for its rugged, natural beauty. The contrast of smooth and rough, land and sea, and the grounding effect of the vibrant, earthy colors combine to make an unforgettable portrait of a place known for its natural and timeless beauty. Martin Lawrence Galleries is an affiliate of Kerry Hallam's publisher, Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts. This print is as new, with no prior ownership, coming straight from the publisher.

Creator:

Kerry Hallam (1937 - 2020, British)

Creation Year:

2001

Dimensions:

Height: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Width: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)

Medium:

Paper,Screen

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

20th Century

Condition:

Martin Lawrence Galleries is an affiliate of Kerry Hallam's publisher, Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts. This print is as new, with no prior ownership, coming straight from the publisher.

Gallery Location:

Greenwich, CT

Reference Number:

Seller: GRHALX281011stDibs: LU2664214398912

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Kerry Hallam was as refreshing and spirited as his paintings - creating enticing images through bold palettes and captivating compositions. Born in Northern England in 1937, Hallam showed early artistic talent when he won a six-year scholarship to London University's Central College of Art. After a formal art education under British master painters Leslie Cole, Patrick Heron, and Hans Tisdale, he completed his military service in the prestigious Gurkha brigade in Hong Kong and Malaya. Hallam's talent was further acknowledged when he was selected for inclusion in Britain's Royal Society of Artists in Watercolour. Enthusiasm for his art is fully evident in Hallam’s vivid, windswept seascapes and timeless, sun-dappled village scenes. Strongly inspired by the Fauves, Hallam had a strong affinity for the 19th century French Post-Impressionists - Cezanne and Van Gogh. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, his artistic career was augmented by five years as a musical performer, playing with musicians such as James Taylor and Linda Rondstat. In 1996, a collection of original songs by Kerry Hallam was released on the compact disk, Autumn Harvest. In 1973 Kerry moved state-side, settled in New England, and completely dedicated himself to painting. He later established his first studio in Boston, and in 1981 opened a studio and gallery on Nantucket Island. From that point on, he lived and painted in many parts of the United States, but ultimately New England became his permanent home. Also keenly inspired by St. Tropez and the French Riviera, Hallam returned frequently to those locales to renew his spirit. Noted for his power to evoke emotion, an opulence of light and distinctive color harmonies, Hallam excelled at translating the ordinary moment into the magical, inviting us to be revitalized by the world's simple pleasures. His panoramas drew many accolades, including a first-place award by the prestigious L’Association Pour le Promotion Artistique Francais. His work is found in col¬lections world¬wide, including those of Brigitte Bardot, Bjorn Borg, Lindsay Davenport, the Marchioness of Queensbury, Lady Caroline Townsend, and the Virginia Heart Institute. Through innumerable one-man shows, Kerry Hallam was honored by galleries around the world having shown at exhibitions in Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, San Francisco, and many other cities. His work has been featured in countless newspaper and magazine articles as well as in PBS television specials. Visual compilations of the artist’s works are currently available in the monographs, Kerry Hallam, Far Horizons: A Celebration of Life, and Kerry Hallam, Artistic Visions.