Erin Sevink-Johnston

The subjects of Erin Sevink-Johnston's paintings are often initially driven by an interest in the absurdity or visceral qualities of an object. Her current practice explores a fascination in the inherent grandeur of an oil painting and the ability of an artist to question this through humour. This has led to an imaginative exploration of the subject that attempts to understand the illusory fiction of a two-dimensional image. She feels that her current practice is becoming intertwined with mythology and story telling. She often writes whilst painting and this process provides her with a personal attachment to the work that validates and drives the creation of the work. Biography Erin Sevink-Johnston is a Manchester baised artist who studied at Falmouth University in Cornwall. After graduating in 2014 she has continued her work at Mirabel studios and has exhibited work up and down the country. She was short listed for the Threadneedle Prize at the mall galleries in 2014 and for the National Open Art Competition at the Royal Collage of Art in 2015.