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  • Siobhan Purdy painting of a girl with long blonde hair wearing a dark green coast with binoculars round her neck and a bird on top of her head
  • Siobhan Purdy painting of a girl with long blonde hair wearing a dark green coast with binoculars round her neck on a dark wall next to a green vase with daffodils in it.
  • Close up detail of a Siobhan Purdy painting of a girl with long blonde hair wearing a dark green coast with binoculars round her neck and a bird on top of her head.
  • Siobhan Purdy painting of a girl with long blonde hair wearing a dark green coast with binoculars round her neck and a bird on top of her head
  • Siobhan Purdy painting of a girl with long blonde hair wearing a dark green coast with binoculars round her neck on a dark wall next to a green vase with daffodils in it.
  • Close up detail of a Siobhan Purdy painting of a girl with long blonde hair wearing a dark green coast with binoculars round her neck and a bird on top of her head.

Siobhan Purdy - Bird Girl

£1,295.00
£1,295.00
Tax included.

80x80cm

Oil on canvas

Siobhan's work is created from memories, experience and family history. Painting in oils on canvas or board her surfaces build up a history to give a sense of vulnerability on the surface with a feeling of strength underneath, revealing the history of the earlier layers. Sometimes areas of the paint have a crayon-like effect, which enhances the childlike qualities.

Subject matter and narrative are important to Siobhan: she likes to paint people, particularly children and animals, and is constantly scanning everyday images looking for the one that makes a great painting. She then mentally stores the image and in time it will re-emerge natural allowing her to relive the experience through painting. Siobhan often uses animal features combined with human figures to enhance the expression of character and to create an element of extended reality, emphasising the dreamy qualities of her work.

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How long until my items arrive?
Items from the Byre usually ship within 4 working/business days of the order being placed. If an item is made to order, that will be noted on the item’s description and you will be informed of the timescale via email.

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Our P&P costs reflect the delicate nature of many of the pieces available in the store. Great care is taken in packing so that your new precious piece will arrive safely with you.

All smaller items are posted via either First Class Royal Mail or Royal Mail Special Delivery depending on the item. For larger pieces and paintings, we use carefully selected courier companies or a specialist art courier, please do contact us to discuss if you have any concerns.

International: We happily ship work internationally, please do get in touch via email or phone to discuss an international shipping quotation.

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