ROSE ELECTRA HARRIS
I have many different processes when making my work. I prefer things not to be too planned as otherwise I become bogged down in representing objects, flowers and furniture exactly as they are, rather than how I see them.
“I find it fascinating how the home can be an extension of ourselves. What we surround ourselves with can resemble our own characters. I love this about objects and art. ”
I have many different processes when making my work. I prefer things not to be too planned as otherwise I become bogged down in representing objects, flowers and furniture exactly as they are, rather than how I see them.
When drawing I usually start with one object in-front of me and work my way out, making up a composition as I go. I am not interested in perfect perspectives so this works for me, but I do think one needs an understanding of those ‘rules’ when making work. I also like to work on many pieces at a time to allow space from particular works. I also like how this can inform a body of work too.
I use a lot of different materials in my work, mostly due to my background in printmaking but also due my love for mixed media. I use oil, pigment, acrylic, ink, gouache, pastels and recently spray paint.
My studio is in South Bermondsey and it is the biggest studio I have ever had. I love it completely and feel so lucky to have it as my own. It’s light, spacious and my refuge. In my work I paint interiors, still lifes but have never painted my studio until recently. I collect objects and pieces of furniture so am excited to build a body of work using the space around me in my studio.
Rose Electra Harris completed a degree in printmaking at the University of Brighton in 2015. Recent exhibitions include My Love is your Love, Every Woman Biennial, Copeland Gallery, Origin, Delphian Gallery, Top 100, The Auction Collective, and British.Cool, Bonhams Auction House.
