Ann Winn (1930-2015) – Wind in the Olives, Ikaria, c1980, Acrylic & pastle
Ann Winn (1930–2015) was a British artist known for her vibrant use of color and her mastery of a variety of media, including oils, watercolors, gouache, pastels, and ink.
She studied at the Slade School of Fine Art. Winn’s work has been described as Neo-romantic with touches of the Fauvist movement, drawing inspiration from artists like Matisse.
She traveled extensively, capturing scenes from Greece, Turkey, Nepal, India, Morocco, Wales and Suffolk. Her art is celebrated for its abstract and colourful style.
She exhibited her works in several solo and group exhibitions across the UK and internationally. This picture has been unseen since it was bought at the 1982 exhibition of her work at the Christopher Hull Gallery. It was purchased by Samuel Palmer scholar and author, Griselda Barton.
During Winn’s lifetime, she exhibited in many solo shows in London and group exhibitions including Royal Academy, New English Art Club, London Group, Royal Society of British Artists, International Art Fair London, Chicago International Art Fair, Surrey University, Arts Council Travelling Fair, National Academy in Greece. Public collections include Paintings In Hospitals, County Councils collections via Pictures for Schools and the British Museum.
The painting is in the original frame and the mounting, by Winn of a hole torn from paper with the painting underneath, making the artwork appear more lively than a standard mount. With exhibition lable to verso.
Frame 32.5 x 27.5cm • Artwork 19 x 14cm
