Hilton Miller's Landscape Paintings Explored in Catalog Essay by Aidan Dunne

Aidan Dunne, an Irish critic, wrote an essay featured in the catalog for Hilton Miller's first exhibition in London, which took place earlier this year at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, organized by his son, Nick Miller. At 80 years old, Hilton Miller began his painting journey in the early 1970s while working as a professional mathematician. His landscape paintings depict specific sites, including his family's home in the South of France, rural County Sligo in Ireland, and his surroundings in London. Miller's work transcends mere locality, exploring complex themes that reflect human perception. He draws inspiration from artists like Paul Cézanne and Camille Corot, focusing on classical tradition and pictorial order. His technique involves intricate color relationships and complex color wheels for temperature values. The essay also compares his method to Giorgio Morandi's emphasis on form. Nick Miller's artworks are currently exhibited at the Concord Art Association in Concord, Massachusetts, until August 18.