Sue Arrowsmith, As real as the day is long, 2020, Acrylic and 23 carat gold leaf on aluminium panel, 60 x 50 cm. © Sue Arrowsmith
Through her work, Arrowsmith seeks to capture the fleeting moments of beauty and tranquility that nature presents, inviting viewers to pause and engage in a deeper contemplation of the world around them.
Sue Arrowsmith rose to prominence in the 1990s after graduating from Goldsmiths College, London with a BA Hons Textiles degree. In her work, Arrowsmith explores the fleeting yet powerful sentiments of experiencing nature. Arrowsmith's artistic exploration revolves around the ephemeral yet profound emotions evoked by encounters with nature, with a particular focus on plants and their intricate shapes. Through her work, she seeks to capture the fleeting moments of beauty and tranquility that nature presents, inviting viewers to pause and engage in a deeper contemplation of the world around them.
At the heart of Arrowsmith's artistic process lies her keen and observant eye, which allows her to perceive the quiet subtleties of the natural world. She immerses herself in nature, absorbing its rhythms, colors, and textures, and translates these experiences into her art with remarkable precision and sensitivity. Her works become a manifestation of her intimate relationship with the environment, a harmonious interplay of shapes, colors, light, and beauty.