SALISBURY, Amy

ART BIOGRAPHY 

Beginning of Professional Career
Real interest in techniques and effects began at the age of 15 during work experience as a scenic artist for an international company (Cardiff Theatrical Services) that produced scenery for well-renowned theatrical companies such as Welsh National Opera, The New York Met, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Opera House – the highlight working on a project by David Hockney. Invited back as a professional part-time scenic artist whilst completing her degree in London.

Indo-Welsh artist tackling the universe from above and below – I experiment with paint to express the colours and movements inspired by the photography of NASA and the cinematography of BBC series Blue Planet. I attempt to not only highlight the beauty of the planet but to try and capsulate some issues such as the melting of glaciers and harsh habitats.

In my studio I physically move around the canvas to manipulate and apply the paints from different angles. The liberation and technique of such free-flowing work drives me to push the boundaries of what can be achieved, creating a never-ending myriad of movement, effects and finishes reflecting phenomena and the dramatic images of landscapes and the solar system.

The world of visual effects and large scale art was opened up to me from a young age when I experienced working on scenic art for Welsh National Opera.  Probably the most influential environment for me before later attending The Courtauld Institute of Art to study Conservation of Frescoes and the science behind the artists’ materials.

My art invites the viewer to take a look up close and explore the art in detail before enjoying the overall energy.

Further Art and Design Training

• British Academy Scholarship to Study Conservation of Frescos at The Courtauld Gallery, London.
• Developed a further understanding of design whilst working as a Buyer for The Conran Shop under the Direction of Sir Terence Conran (“The Godfather of Design” and Founder of The Design Museum) developing ranges for stores in Paris, New York, London and Tokyo.

Highlights of Career

• Curator and chosen supplier for David and Victoria Beckham at their private residences in the UK
• Founder and Director of Interior Art Co, an international art consultancy working with interior designers who focus on hotel design.
• Shortlisted for the Royal Arts Prize 2020

Events/reviews
* 2020 – Shortlisted for the Royal Arts Prize IV Edition 2020, Royal Opera Arcade, London
* 2018 – Artist in Residence, St Canna’s Cardiff
Wales Arts Review 2018: https://www.walesartsreview.org/visual-arts-landscapes-boundary-art/

Exhibitions:
* 2020 – FORM Exhibition – The Art Project, Cardiff
* 2020 – Royal Arts Prize, Royal Opera Arcade, London
* 2020 – Blue Planet – Solo Exhibition at Hearth Gallery Llandough Hospital, UK (Arts for Health and Wellbeing)
* 2019 – Stronger Together Exhibition (group), Blackwater Gallery Cardiff UK
* 2019 – Hearth Gallery Open Winter Exhibition, Cardiff UK
* 2018 – Landforms Exhibition (group) Boundary Art, Cardiff
* 2008 – Solo Exhibition – NosDa, Cardiff UK 
* 2002- Solo Exhibition at Waterloo Gallery, London, UK