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British/Swedish artist (born 1978) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sigrid Holmwood (19 November 1978) is a British/Swedish artist known for paintings that integrate and examine historical art practices. She lives and works in London.
Sigrid Holmwood | |
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The Spinners (2007) | |
| Born | 19 November 1978 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | The Ruskin School of Fine Art and Drawing |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford (BFA, 2000) Royal College of Art, London (MA in Painting, 2002) |
| Known for | Painting |
Holmwood was born in 1978 in Hobart, Australia.[1] She was educated at the Ruskin School of Art, University of Oxford (BFA, 2000) and the Royal College of Art, London (MA in Painting, 2002).[2]
Her paintings are historical re-enactments of the work of a painter of peasant life, referencing sixteenth century genre-painting and nineteenth century impressionism.[3][4][5] She sometimes performs in costume while she paints, dressed in clothing accurate to the 17th C subject of her paintings.[6][7] In line with her interest in historical accuracy and reenacting old techniques as part of her contemporary practice, she makes her own handmade paints according to historic recipes.[7][8] Holmwood is known to use traditional materials and techniques in a playful manner, for instance combining fluorescent pigments with egg tempera.[9][10]
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