Captured
Series 1 - Brigit Heller 'Captured' celebrates portraiture and it’s ability to put people on show. Painting has a remarkable capability to encapsulate ghosts amongst a series of portraits. My practise in contemporary painting intends to depict the soul that lies beneath the flesh of my peers. Each individual’s unique persona determines each stoke of my brush, as I meticulously consider how to capture them best. My calculated method of underpainting aspires to convey a deeper understanding of my subject, each layer of paint revealing something new about their character. I capture my friends and family, in order to show them off, allowing me to make you aware of and empathise with my peers, as my desire is to make them seen.