The techniques and materials that Carey uses are quintessential to her work. The paintings’ beginnings go far beyond the first brush strokes, with pigments being ground from collected rocks, and burnt vines, ink made from walnut husks, an awareness of the origins of all the material aspects of the final piece. Carey is a contemporary British painter who uses these ancient techniques to convey her modern concerns, transforming often bleak issues into a resolved and peaceful work, a moment of calm reflection.



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