Beth Hinde

As a representational oil painter, Beth Hinde focuses primarily on the effects of light in relation to color theory and the consequences these have when combined with the human figure. Inspired by the unique nature of light and its ability to change in a matter of seconds, she works from self-taken photography as a way of creating a snapshot of its effects, allowing her to paint an instance that would have been ‘unpaintable’ otherwise.

While light has a diverse range of sources, within her most recent works, Beth chooses to focus on the effects of projected light. At the beginning of her process, she takes time to sit down with her chosen models and discuss media that drives their personal practices as well as daily inspirations. These inspirations have ranged from childhood films like Fairytopia to well-known artists like Judy Chicago. Interested in how these inspirations shape the models physically, she sources images based on these discussions.

Situated in a dark room, Beth works with a range of focuses and angles to capture the most interesting occurrences as the light adapts. Inspired by the theory of the “unpaintable,” she uses photography sessions to capture instances of light flares that would have been otherwise unobtainable in a traditional life drawing setting.

The ways in which the shapes from the projected image translate the model's figure create a bespoke appearance where the model and inspirations are combined. This merging of model and inspiration within her work fascinates Beth, as she watches the model be immersed in work that has driven their own creations while simultaneously being surrounded by lights and color.

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