Biography

Clare Woods is a British painter known for her evocative large-scale landscapes and abstract works. Born in 1972, Woods initially trained as a sculptor before transitioning to painting, a medium in which she has excelled over the past three decades. Her work is characterized by the use of oil-based paint on aluminum, as well as smaller works on paper. Woods' paintings often explore themes related to historical art practices, such as memento mori, and have recently incorporated more figurative elements, including self-portraits. Woods completed her MA in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College, London, in 1999, after earning a BA in Fine Art from Bath College of Art in 1994. Her unique approach to painting, which blends abstraction with elements of figuration, has garnered significant attention and acclaim. Collectors and art enthusiasts are drawn to her ability to capture the essence of landscapes and figures with a distinctive and expressive style. Her works are held in various public and private collections, reflecting her status as a significant contemporary artist in the British art scene.