In conversation with…. Artist Tom Hackney
A new series where members of the cooperative have a natter
and get to know a little about what sparks our creative spirits as artists and
makers.
Ronnie chats
to Tom to discover that he lived in the mountain village of Denia, Costa
Blanca, where the sun is said to shine 320 days a year and the town celebrates
more fiestas and carnivals than any other in Spain. Looking at the vitality of
Tom’s abstract work, it embodies the spirit of celebration being full of colour
and energetic movement.
So Tom, what drew you
to Staffordshire after Spain?
"On returning to England after living in Spain
for 10 years, I had to find a place to live. On a recommendation from a friend
I decided to checkout Stone. I was pleasantly surprised to find a delightful
market town with friendly people and great links to Staffordshire's beautiful
countryside, I was sold.
Staffordshire Artist Cooperative members living in
Stone
Left to right: Noel Bennett, Jo Hill, Tina Paramore,
Craig Sumner, Jo Hearn, Tom Hackney
“It wasn’t long before I found Gallery at12 in
Eccleshall displaying an interesting array of talents. I loved the concept of
like-minded people sharing thoughts and ideas as a friendly co-operative. I
joined as a member and have enjoyed nearly 5 years of treasured moments.”
I understand you took to art as a youngster Tom. How
did you start out?
“My passion for artistic expression
started at an early age. The enjoyment I got from creating crazy cartoon
characters and wacky alien worlds encouraged me to explore all of the
mediums and subject matter. From the delicate washes of watercolour, on to
using bold oil and acrylic and mixed media.”
I love painting
vibrant abstract pieces onto large canvases or board. I totally lose myself in
the moment. I am a very happy chappy!"
Where else can we see your work Tom?“Three of my pieces have been selected for the Three Counties 2017 exhibition, currently on show in Burslem School of Art until 31st August.”
https://www.stoke.gov.uk/events/event/1587/three_counties_art_exhibition
“There’s always some of my art on display in Gallery at 12, Eccleshall and some up on the walls of Tylmans in Stone. There are more examples on the gallery website.”
http://www.galleryat12.co.uk/profile18.html
RonnieCruwys/TH/Gallery at
12/Aug 2017
Denia, Costa Blanca art, Abstract Spanish Art, Stone Artists, Staffordshire Artists Cooperative, Tom Hackney artist
