Page 5 - Fine Art Commissions: Go Wild!

Paul Benney b.1959

IN TRODUCTION Go Wild! is a result of a walk to work on a fresh, wintery day Paul’s career as an artist and a musician has spanned
the UK and the USA. His paintings adorn the walls
followed by a morning flicking through catalogues of past
of significant public collections including The Metro pol -
exhibitions. I came across stunning landscapes, still life and itan Museum of Art, New York, The National Gallery
animal portraits, many unseen by our more recent patrons. of Australia and The National Portrait Gallery. He was
recently com missioned by HM The King to paint the
It occurred to me that it would be great fun to invite our com - state por trait of HM The Queen, which is to be on
missioning artists to Go Wild! and paint whatever inspired perma nent display in Buckingham Palace. Paul has been
short listed for the BP Portrait Award at the National
them. My vision of a gallery full of luscious and instinctive
Portrait Gallery a number of times and has won the all
paintings has come true! important People’s Choice award twice.

This exhibition features landscapes inspired by treacherous I started Sanctuary after witnessing a peculiar sight early
‘ heavily after some warm rain, looking like it was emanat -
trips through the Amazon, majestic Kenyan wildlife, warm one morning on Exmoor. The tent had begun to steam
escapes to Seville and Marrakesh, rich, green woodlands ing a spectral mist. The image stayed with me and I cross
referenced it with the Hebrew text where Jehovah
in southern England and Landseer inspired dog portraits,
appeared in Exodus in a tent or Tabernacle as a place
which warm the soul. of sanctuary.
’

Paul Benney
I very much hope you enjoy the latest collection by our
This catalogue includes a selection gallery artists as well as some exciting additions.
of paintings from the exhibition.

Additional works, including sculpture,
can be viewed on our website
www.fineartcommissions.com
All can be reserved on receipt
of this catalogue. Isabella Bromhead
Associate Director Sanctuary, oil on canvas, 61 x 69 cm (24 x 27 ins), £7,980