Location: Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes, Rua Júdice Biker No.1, Portimão, Portugal

Dates: July 5 - 31, 2024

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM - 17:00 PM

The exhibition will be held at Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes in Portimão from July 5 to July 31, 2024.

Karen Wride’s work is celebrated for its vibrant interplay of light and colour, capturing both the emotional essence of human figures and the dramatic landscapes of the Algarve. This exhibition marks her first foray into ceramics, expanding her exploration of form and emotion into three dimensions.

Exhibition Highlights:

- Original Oil Paintings: A series of new works that depict the dramatic landscapes of the Algarve and evocative portraits that delve into human emotions.

- Figurative Ceramics: Debut collection of ceramics, blending Wride’s distinct style with the tactile appeal of three-dimensional form.

- Innovative Techniques: Use of traditional oils with metallic foils in paintings and unique glazing techniques in ceramics.

About Karen Wride:

A native of Wales, Karen Wride has a rich background in fine art and graphic design. After a successful career in graphic design in the UK and Spain, she relocated to Portugal in 2006 to focus on painting. Her work, characterised by its emotional depth and vivid colour, has been featured in galleries across Europe. This exhibition represents a new chapter in her artistic journey, integrating ceramics with her well-established painting practice.

www.karenwride.com