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Karen McEndoo
Tregony, Cornwall
“Based in the South West, Karen McEndoo’s work is drawn
from the dichotomy of chaos and humanity’s constant search
for balance, exploring the diametric of light and dark,
existence, non-existence, matter and anti-matter.
One mechanism to achieve this balance is science- a
measured interpretation of man’s encounter with the world.
The process of abstraction, works similarly as a visual means
of navigating these dichotomies.
Within the abstracted chaos, discernable shapes rise and
blur before reaching formation. Sweeps of colour appear
removed, as if filtered through a lens, fighting against the
black which quietly pervades many of McEndoo’s paintings.
Opposites existing in the physical qualities of paint itself are
explored- flat planes are challenged by exposed layering,
muddied hues bleed around strong primaries, texture built is
at once reduced.
Bleary forms abut sharp blocks of colour, generating a sense
of movement- a dancing shift in focus. At first seemingly
restful, McEndoo’s work is imbued with a taut energy.”
Emma Leaper 2016
During her childhood Karen lived in various
countries in Africa including Nigeria, Ghana and
Kenya which had a huge influence on her life. On
returning to the UK she embarked on a foundation
course before her Diploma in Graphics and
Illustration at the Somerset College of Art
More recently Karen’s work has evolved into
abstraction and she is a regular exhibitor and
associate member of the Penwith Gallery in St Ives
and a full member of the St Ives Society.
Other memberships include SWAc, NDA and the
Bideford and Westward Ho Society of Art and The
National Association of Acrylic Painters
Karen regularly exhibits at The Tregony Gallery on
the Roseland Peninsular and at the Meta Gallery in
Penzance
She lives and works in Tregony near Truro,
Cornwall
Mob: 07969855831