Sandra Berti – The Simple Life: simplicity – space – blotches – tokens
Kimpton based Sandra Berti, working from her Studio Loft, is a 2-D Designer whose love for colour, texture and shape is rooted in the ever-changing compositions of the Greek Islands, countryside, home and garden.
“Home is a simple modern Greek Style, mainly white with splashes of colour, which reflects in my work, as is the love of the Greek Islands and gardens, connecting elements of the exterior with the interior. The feel and style of my work reflect how I like to live, the simple minimal life of peace and joy, embracing the land and admiring its natural beauty.”
Sandra works on several paintings at a time; things occur from either the subconscious or a direct response. A sense of curation is continually present within her practice, each painterly mark created from a particular place and things she loves along the way.
Wood, especially old wood is her preferred choice, alternatively canvas. Seasonal palettes are applied boldly with an element of process and control, then unearthed with mark making. Sandra is drawn to the distressed and unfinished, focusing on blocky form and the space between, with a jazzy urban edge. Odd remnants of collage from either made papers or a pastry wrapper bought back from Greece, plus relevant words can also be added, as can an element of foraged land or found object. She is always looking for that abstract minimal connection with blotches and tokens. Expecting nothing grand, just a simple naive composition of flattened shapes often over laying distressed backgrounds, where the viewer can have their own interpretation.
Sandra graduated with a BA|(Hons) in 2-Dimensional Design in 1997 from The University of Hatfield. She spent most of her working career as a PA in a Pharmaceutical Company. Born in 1958, Sandra grew up in Hertfordshire and emerged as a professional artist in 2023 – simplicity – space – blotches – tokens
Her work has sold in the UK and Internationally to private collectors and Interior Designers
Curator Kimpton Art Show
Courses – St. Ives School of Painting, Newlyn Art School, Lizzy Luckwell, Liz Hough, Paul Wadsworth.
Inspired by Artists: Jean-Michel Basquiat for his graffiti style, Patrick Heron for his bold use of colour, Howard Hodgkin for his contemporary colour and space, and Barbara Hepworth for her minimalist sculptures.
Exhibiting this Autumn at: The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea with Relton & Marine – Colourbox
Instagram @sandra_berti_