David Holmes (1940-2010), ‘Composition 7’ 1977, abstract painting on paper

David Holmes (1940-2010)

Composition 7, mixed media, signed, dated 1977 and titled verso

Gouache, charcoal and pencil

22 x 28 cm (sheet)

44 x 52 cm (frame)

Abstract mixed media work, charcoal and gouache, by St Ives artist David Holmes. Holmes was enticed to St Ives by West Cornwall's rawness of weather, colour, light and landscape in 1998. The move came after 20 years in Peterborough lecturing. His work was exhibited at the Foyles Art Gallery 1961, the Royal Society of British Artists’ Young Contemporaries Exhibition of 1962 and the Ulster Museum 1964, and AIA Gallery in London from 1966 to 1984.

Holmes passed away in 2010 at the age of 70. He left behind a rich legacy of vibrant British abstract expressionism and a family deeply tied to his artistic journey. Information taken from his obituary which can be found on the Guardian website.