About
Hi! My name is Amber Marshall, I am 23 years old and an artist from Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, UK. Having progressed through a Foundation course in Art & Design in, I followed my passion for art and earned a first-class honours degree in Fine Art from the University of Hertfordshire.
I consider myself to be a versatile artist, delving primarily into painting and colored pencils while exploring sculpture, photography, and printmaking within this creative realm. I’m fascinated by the conversations between shape, colour, line, form and rhythm, as well as the instinctive physical movements made through painting. Exploring the relationship between these elements allows me to create undulating strokes, using the brush not just as a tool, but as an extension of my body. Each brushstroke is a deliberate effort to preserve intensity, selecting colours which oscillate between contrasting and complementarity, embodying the energy of the moment. My work thrives on dialectical tensions, playing with concepts of obscure/distinct, point/line, and one/many, refusing to collapse into one or the other. I use painting as a tool for inability and ambiguity showing that painting is all about being; always reminding myself that there is no right way to paint, so the more I do, the more I know why.
At the core of my artistic approach is the belief that each painting possesses an underlying rhythm, much the same as a song or dance. I also draw inspiration from my active involvement in squash and racketball, where I proudly hold the title of ‘National Racketball Champion’ for the third consecutive year and ‘British Open Racketball Champion 2024’. This synergy allows me to create dynamic and expressive movements, envisioning the racketball court as my canvas and the racket as my paintbrush.
In addition to reflecting my artistic process, my paintings also mirror aspects of my personality. I’m someone who revels in enjoyment, surrounding myself with people who bring laughter into my life. Yet, I equally value moments of solitude, finding solace in my favourite spot—snuggled up in bed, indulging in some TV time. This duality, both in my art and personal life, contributes to the vibrancy and diversity of my creative expression.
I’ve showcased my art in various group exhibitions, including those at Hertford Regional College (Ware), Waltham Cross Pavilion, and Courtyard Arts (Hertford). Notably, I exhibited my final university works at the University of Hertfordshire Final Degree Show (Hatfield) and the UH Graduate Exhibition ‘Border Line’ at Truman Brewery (Brick Lane, London).
My university dissertation delved into the significance of art education in schools, a cause close to my heart due to personal experiences with skepticism about pursuing art as a career.
From a young age, I was never without pencil and paper, sketching teachers at my brother’s parents’ evenings—a talent that often left my parents stifling giggles at the uncanny likenesses.
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