Gill Bustamante Brings Magical Realist Landscapes to Artsy Shark Feature
Gill Bustamante, a UK artist celebrated for her expansive oil paintings that merge magical realism, semi-abstraction, and art nouveau, is highlighted on Artsy Shark. With over 1,300 paintings sold, her work draws inspiration from her countryside strolls in England. Bustamante employs her memory to craft a distinctive visual language that emphasizes landscapes and wildlife, capturing their essence. Her art often hints at stories, inviting viewers to interpret themes such as pathways and transitional spaces. She aims to enhance the appreciation of nature and advocate for wildlife conservation. Notable pieces include “The Devils Dyke,” “Beautiful Heralds,” “A Quiet Drama,” “Spring Calling,” “The Final Gift of Summer,” “Zebra Queen,” and “April Shimmers.” Bustamante actively engages with her audience on social media and promotes the Artsy Shark newsletter.
Key facts
- Gill Bustamante is a UK-based artist painting large magical realist, semi-abstract, art-nouveau style landscapes.
- She has sold over 1,300 paintings during her career.
- Her work is inspired by nature, landscapes and wildlife encountered on rural walks in England and beyond.
- She often works from memory to distil a feeling about a place rather than produce an accurate depiction.
- Her paintings frequently feature paths, views through things, liminal spaces, thin places and otherworldliness.
- She uses semi-abstract techniques, free intuitive brushstrokes and art nouveau flourishes.
- Featured works include “The Devils Dyke” (oil, 36″ x 36″) and “A Quiet Drama” (oil, 60″ x 30″).
- She aims to foster appreciation for nature and encourage protection of landscapes and wildlife.
Entities
Artists
- Gill Bustamante
Institutions
- Artsy Shark
Locations
- England
- United Kingdom