Adam Carnaby.
Artist. Sweden.

Based on the west coast of Sweden, British artist Adam Carnaby has been creating art for over forty years.  His practice encompasses visually striking, energetic sea and landscapes directly inspired by his close location to the waters between Sweden and Denmark; the dramatically changing skies, seasons and weather every day of the year providing a constant and rich source of material.  The works, predominantly oil and mixed media on canvas, are created using plein air source sketches with his own characteristic interpretations back in his studio.  Adam also produces large abstract canvasses based around the themes of nature, light and water. Using strong gestural brush strokes the minimalist works capture a moment and a feeling, without obvious symbolism and with no planning of the image or palette, prior to commencing the work. Adam lets the work unfold discovering the images as the marks are layered onto the canvas; usually finishing pieces in one or two sittings in order to maintain a sense of energy, discovery and spontaneity. Current works can be found with collectors in the UK, Europe, Sweden, South America, USA and New Zealand.