WELCOME TO NATURE STRIKES BACK
The gallery site of Valerie Grove
After several years of living and working in Asia and the Middle East, I came back to the UK and started painting on board, paper or other material found in the street. So Nature Strikes Back essentially began as a recycling project in 1998.
Using manipulated photos of the original paintings, I then produced a series of prints and since then have developed an experimental style, which explores relationships between traditional painting practice and new print technology. Current paintings are influenced both conceptually and materially by work done with digital manipulation and there is also some influence from urban street art. I am very interested in the differences between traditional and digital spectrums and I particularly enjoy experimenting with the unique colour, texture and light effects that can be achieved by combining diverse materials.
I have used other materials as the process has developed but I still prefer and use recycled materials as much as possible. My most recent work was a site-specific installation of pictures painted on MDF board from my neighbour's shed. These can be seen on the Recent Work page and some photos of them in situ appear below.
In May 2007 I moved to Dubai and since then all I seem to have done is adjust! This process has produced a few digital images but Dubai seems to suit installation. From March 15th - 31st I have an installation in the Creek Art Fair. For more details of this please click on the blog link.
This site is essentially an online gallery but if you would like to see other images, commission an image or arrange a viewing of any of my work please email.
Thank you for visiting this site.
Valerie Grove
March 2008
Nature Strikes Back
(10% of all sales goes to the Olive Tree Co-operative)
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NATURE STRIKES BACK IN DUBAI
To read the Nature Strikes Back in Dubai blog please click on the link below.
(Any work I do in Dubai will be posted on the blog rather than this site)
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THE VESTRY HOUSE MUSEUM GARDEN INSTALLATION
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