Stephanie Maclean

Artist Statement

My art is rooted in the landscape but rather than realism I am interested in creating something new, a representation of the place but also the excitement, interactions and joy of being there.

My landscapes celebrate bright, contrasting elements of blue skies, sun-beaten golden hillsides dotted with lone oaks, and deep, cool canyons. These new-world elements stand in striking contrast to the Scottish scenery of my youth, inspiring a modern, abstract style with simplified graphic elements and emphasis on a bright color palette.