Maurice Cockrill

Clare's Inspiration 

Maurice Cockrill - Clare's InspirationSilkscreen Print 
Image size: 420 x 553 mm                                
Paper size: 585 x 750 mm

Maurice Cockrill's semi-abstract piece is vibrant and optimistic. Clare's Inspiration is named after the CCA Galleries worker who liaised with the artists for the project.

The composition is created entirely by colour rather than form, a shift in these abstract colour fields creates the outline of a heart. The cacophony of colour that Cockrill creates suggests all the emotion, power and glory of the human heart.

The gentle tones of light blue that seem to have been poured over the right side of the heart indicate healing and mending; a soothing balm. Cockrill's interest in Oriental art and caligraphy is reflected in the abstract shapes his colours take; the interior of the heart-shape are reminscent of Japanese characters perhaps revealing a story.

If you are interested in purchasing a silkscreen print of Clare's Inspiration, please visit the CCA Galleries website, call 01252 797202 or email sales@ccagalleries.com

About the Artist

Maurice Cockrill, artistMaurice Cockrill RA has been the Keeper of the Royal Academy Schools since 2005. He is one of the most versatile painters to have emerged in the UK since the Second World War. Restless, lyrical and challenging, his work is constantly evolving, defying conventional categorisation.

Cockrill's work is in many private and public collections including the British Museum, Art Council of Great Britain, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and the Royal Academy of Arts. A retrospective of his work was held at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool in 1995 and a further retrospective was held at the Royal West of England Academy in 1998. Cockrill lives and works in London.