Martin Llewellyn
Towards Carn Llidi
| price | £ sold |
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| type | Oil |
| size | 18 x 24 inches |
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Towards Carn Llidi is a powerful example of contemporary British art, demonstrating Martin Llewellyn’s characteristic use of impasto to evoke the elemental force of the Welsh coastline. Executed with Read more
a palette knife, the painting’s thick, sculptural layers of oil create a dynamic interplay of rock, sea, and sky, capturing the rugged drama surrounding Carn Llidi, one of Pembrokeshire’s most distinctive landmarks.
Llewellyn’s work sits firmly within the lineage of British landscape painters who prioritise atmosphere, materiality, and a direct, almost tactile engagement with place. His bold handling of paint recalls the expressive surfaces of Kyffin Williams, while his commitment to regional landscape echoes long‑standing traditions in British art that celebrate the character and identity of Britain’s coastal terrain.
In Towards Carn Llidi, the sweeping clouds, crashing surf, and weathered cliffs are rendered with a physicality that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in the heritage of British landscape painting. The result is a work that conveys not only the geography of the scene but the raw, shifting energy that defines Britain’s western shores.
Exclusively available through Red Rag Gallery - specialists in contemporary British art.
