“Luscious colors, masterful sense of movement, serene atmosphere… a joy to behold!” -Louise Hafesh
Paintings infused with powerful expressions of drama and movement are the hallmark of British artist Thomas Lund-Lack’s work. With every piece he creates, Lund-Lack hopes to arrest the motion of the subject and hold it fixed so that in a hundred years, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again.
Not surprisingly, Lund-Lack gravitates to Thoroughbred Racing as an irresistible subject matter perfectly suited to his style of work. Less preoccupied with the details of which horse or which race, the artist aims instead to capture all of the elements of racing in one impression. By incorporating figurative subjects, broken lines, abstract highlights and loose flowing brushstrokes along with a heavy application of paint, he readily accomplishes this goal.
Equally attractive as a subject matter are large and fast yachting boats, which together against a backdrop of sea and sky create the foundation for his impressive marine paintings.
To capture the movement of a wave or the light on the clouds is a challenge as it happens in a quick moment when all the elements are in harmony and fleeting. These elusive features are difficult to successfully bring together, yet they are the very elements Lund-Lack believes contribute to an attractive and exciting combination of colours and tones, reflective of many moods.
It is his skill in doing just this that becomes another signature of his work.
Many of Lund-Lack’s marine paintings also reflect his personal interest in history and a family background connected with the sea. It is not surprising to find naval subjects and early 20th Century warships in his work. However, it is not the war that appeals to the artist, but again, the ships.
Tom is a self taught artist who started out in water colour. Through the influence of Hugo Grenville, Lund-Lack turned to oil paint, which he now uses exclusively. He has worked hard to perfect his skills as an artist over the last twenty years.
In addition to creating art, Tom is the Chairman of Suffolk Open Studios and the founder of ARTactiv a group that offers art workshops bringing the joy of creativity to disabled children and young people across the English county of Suffolk.
Born in Devon, England, Lund-Lack has lived in Hong Kong, New Zealand, and London. He has made his home in Suffolk, England over the last 22 years with his wife, Amanda.
Tom’s paintings have been seen, exhibited and collected in Galleries, Art Fairs, Marine and Equestrian Shows in the UK and the USA as well as being featured in Equestrian publications throughout England. He was a featured artist in the Winter 2011 and Spring 2012 editions of The Artist Showcase magazine.
Thomas Lund-Lack is represented by Jayson Samuel and his works will be shown by Jayson Samuel at Artexpo NY 2012, March 22-25th and the Toronto Art Expo, April 19th-22nd.
For more information, please contact: Jayson Samuel, [email protected]
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