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Valda Bailey Paintings

British, b. 1958
Valda Bailey (b.1958) is a British artist and photographer. Her work is greatly informed by her background in painting and influences come as much from artists as photographers. Her intention is less about portraying a literal representation but rather conveying feelings evoked by the landscape and she achieves this using various techniques to blur detail and abstract shapes. "I am primarily driven by an exploration of colour and form. My objective is to bring an emotional element and aesthetic balance to my work. I try to depict the subtleties of the landscape and am happiest making images from the smallest, most insignificant detail - the challenge being to portray the essence of what is about my subject matter that has taken my eye. (...) I have been influenced by many great talents; some of my inspirations include Jay Maisel. Also Raphael Shevelev, Chris Friel, Rob Hudson, Paul Kenny, Dough Chinnery, Fay Godwin, Ernst Haas, Aaron Siskind, Andre Kertesz, Vivian Maier, Sarah Moon, Arnold Newman, Klavdij Sluban, Alexey Titarenko, Charlie Waite to name just a few. Painers whose work I particularly admire include Bonnard, Cezanne, Chagall, Diebenkorn, Kandinsky, Klee, Matisse, Rothko, Picasso, Van Gogh, Frankenthaler and many others." - Valda Bailey Valda's Southern Song series is part of a larger project that attempts to explore the Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi. One of many dictionary definitions defines it, as "a way of living that focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life and accepting peacefully the natural cycle of growth and decay." This doesn't even begin to unravel its complexities; indeed, so intangible are its philosophies that many Japanese scholars will only attempt to illuminate its mysteries through the medium of poetry. All works are small edition, printed onto museum glass. Each work is individually hand finished by the artist with gold, silver or copper leaf giving the piece its own unique style. Valda Bailey's work has been featured in national and international publications. She has exhibited widely in the UK and in 2015 was the first woman to be invited to join six other photographers to exhibit at the biennial Masters of Vision at Southwell Minster. She has been awarded a direct Fellowship by the Royal Photographic Society in January 2020. Her work is held in numerous private art and photography collections.
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Artist: Valda Bailey
Cosmos II - Printed on Museum Glass, hand gilded with Moon and Pink Gold leaf
Cosmos II - Printed on Museum Glass, hand gilded with Moon and Pink Gold leaf

Cosmos II - Printed on Museum Glass, hand gilded with Moon and Pink Gold leaf

By Valda Bailey

Located in London, GB

Cosmos II, #abstract Moon and Pink Gold on Glass, 2019 Archival Pigment Print on Museum Glass, Hand Gilded by the Artist with Moon Gold and Pink Gold 31 x 31 cm/12.2 x 12.2 in, Frame...

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2010s Abstract Valda Bailey Paintings

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Sunflower Photograph Printed on Museum Glass, with White Gold and Silver, Framed
Sunflower Photograph Printed on Museum Glass, with White Gold and Silver, Framed

Sunflower Photograph Printed on Museum Glass, with White Gold and Silver, Framed

By Valda Bailey

Located in London, GB

END OF DAY, 2017 Printed on museum glass, hand finished with White Gold and Silver leaf, Framed 52 x 43 cm (framed), 36 x 27 cm (glass image size) Edition 1/5. Although the prints ar...

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2010s Other Art Style Valda Bailey Paintings

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Sunflower in Vase, 23.4K Gold Leaf and copper, Printed on Glass, Custom Framed
Sunflower in Vase, 23.4K Gold Leaf and copper, Printed on Glass, Custom Framed

Sunflower in Vase, 23.4K Gold Leaf and copper, Printed on Glass, Custom Framed

By Valda Bailey

Located in London, GB

A sunflower reaching the end. A slow descent into a less colourful but far more sculptural state as the petals wither and crisp and the flowerhead bends slowly down. Early autumn bac...

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2010s Contemporary Valda Bailey Paintings

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Gold, Copper, Gold Leaf

Starburst Sunflower Print on Museum Glass, Hand Gilded with Gold, Framed
Starburst Sunflower Print on Museum Glass, Hand Gilded with Gold, Framed

Starburst Sunflower Print on Museum Glass, Hand Gilded with Gold, Framed

By Valda Bailey

Located in London, GB

Starbusrs by Valda Bailey, 2017; Golden yellow sunflower paining like photographic Archival Pigment Print, Printed on Museum Glass, Hand gilded with Lemon Gold leaf, in bespoke frame...

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2010s Other Art Style Valda Bailey Paintings

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Eternal Flame III -  Koi Carp - Print on Museum Glass with Gold and Silver leaf
Eternal Flame III -  Koi Carp - Print on Museum Glass with Gold and Silver leaf

Eternal Flame III - Koi Carp - Print on Museum Glass with Gold and Silver leaf

By Valda Bailey

Located in London, GB

"The bottomless depths of a private koi pond in a Sussex garden. Dancing light, rhythmic flow and a coloured whirl of so many flashing fins, all help to convey the dark mystery of a life below the surface" ETERNAL FLAME III, 2017 Printed on museum glass, hand finished with White Gold and Silver leaf 30 x 30 cm image glass size/ 31 x 31 cm/ 12.2 x 12.2 inches (Framed) From edition of 5 Series: Southern Song Each piece is individually hand finished by the artist with White Gold and Silver leaf giving the piece its own unique style. Larger dimensions available from limited edition of 5 also available and made upon order. The beauty of the pieces printed on glass are truly revealed when seen in the flesh, which shimmer in the daylight and change constantly as different light sources are reflected off the print. "I am primarily driven by an exploration of colour and form. My objective is to bring an emotional element and aesthetic balance to my work. I try to depict the subtleties of the landscape and am happiest making images from the smallest, most insignificant detail - the challenge being to portray the essence of what is about my subject matter that has taken my eye." - Valda Bailey...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Valda Bailey Paintings

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Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf

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Valda Bailey paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Valda Bailey paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Valda Bailey in archival pigment print, glass, gold leaf and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Valda Bailey paintings, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Valda Bailey paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,031 and tops out at $2,063, while the average work can sell for $2,047.