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Valda Bailey Abstract Photography

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 III - Printed on Museum Glass, with Moon and Pink Gold leaf, Framed
Cosmos III - Printed on Museum Glass, with Moon and Pink Gold leaf, Framed

Valda BaileyCosmos III - Printed on Museum Glass, with Moon and Pink Gold leaf, Framed, 2019

$2,532Sale Price|20% Off

Cosmos III - Printed on Museum Glass, with Moon and Pink Gold leaf, Framed

By Valda Bailey

Located in London, GB

Cosmos III, Moon and Pink Gold leaf 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. Framed E...

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2010s Abstract Valda Bailey Abstract Photography

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Gold, Gold Leaf

June Melody - Abstract Print on Museum Glass with White and Silver Leaf
June Melody - Abstract Print on Museum Glass with White and Silver Leaf

Valda BaileyJune Melody - Abstract Print on Museum Glass with White and Silver Leaf, 2017

$3,140Sale Price|35% Off

June Melody - Abstract Print on Museum Glass with White and Silver Leaf

By Valda Bailey

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June Melody, 2017 Printed on museum glass, hand gilded with White Gold and Silver leaf 61 x 61 cm (including frame), 45 x 45 cm (glass size) Edition of 5 (Each individually hand gild...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Valda Bailey Abstract Photography

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Gold Leaf

Cosmos I - Printed on Museum Glass and hand gilded with Pink and White Gold leaf
Cosmos I - Printed on Museum Glass and hand gilded with Pink and White Gold leaf

Valda BaileyCosmos I - Printed on Museum Glass and hand gilded with Pink and White Gold leaf, 2019

$2,539Sale Price|20% Off

Cosmos I - Printed on Museum Glass and hand gilded with Pink and White Gold leaf

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Cosmos I, Pink and White Gold leaf on Glass, 2019 Archival Pigment Print on Museum Glass, Hand Gilded with Pink Gold and White Gold leaf 31 x 31 cm/ 12.2 x 12.2 in (Framed) From Edit...

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2010s Abstract Valda Bailey Abstract Photography

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