Artist Tim Scrace: A fusion of acrylic, gesso, and poetry

Tim Scrace will reveal his latest work The Impudence of a Straight Line at the Vanner Gallery in Salisbury as part of their Summer Invitation Exhibition.

It is inspired by a deep-rooted desire to draw attention to environmental issues and to encourage consideration and action.

It encourages viewers to contemplate nature and depicts the beauty of a stretch of the River Avon contrasting them with a straight line and project struck across the canvas.

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Tim Scrace said: “This piece captures a moment earlier this year when I sat with my feet in a river. As I sat, I reflected on how poorly we treat our world and environment. I wondered if it was okay to put my feet in potentially dirty waters. Were they safe? Could my daughter do the same? If not, why not? 

“Why should she lose out on this timeless rite of passage? What kind of world are we leaving for our kids?”

The "straight line" is apparent in the formation of the riverbank which represents humanity’s desire to make a mark and to stamp its control on the world. It is retrospective and calls for people to consider the impact on the river and the environment and of society on nature.

He said: “We insist that everything needs to be straight. I want people to ask, does it need to be?”

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As an artist, Scrace wants to raise awareness and for his artwork to act as a catalyst for change. The recent artwork is part of his “Greenwash” series highlighting an evolving environmentally conscious perspective.

The Summer Invitation Exhibition opens at The Vanner Gallery in the High Street on Friday, August 18 and features paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, and photography while exhibiting the work of nineteen artists.

The exhibition is available until Saturday, September 16 and the gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.