Kitchen Connections:
Created over the last three years, Kitchen Connections have been made in response and in honour of the next generation of young adults, at their time of stepping out into the world. The paintings document an unprecedented moment when small meet ups were punctuated by intervals of lockdown and large parties and gatherings of any kind were illegal, (save exclusively for our government, it transpires).
The images aim to reflect pent up energy and vibrance of youth and a natural need for connection, trust and autonomy. In addition, the artist strives to capture the angst of isolation, loss of contact and bewilderment of circumstances.
In contrast to the figurative work, the still life images give voice to an aftermath: the empty nest, social constellations, conversations, questions and a return to self. They aim to challenge the mundanity of the everyday with suggestions of metaphorical and habitual pattern repeats, along with an enquiry into reality.
Keep scrolling down to see all work: 'In the Nest' and 'Empty Nest'
Click on the link to see the studies in The Corona Years http://www.henriettapainefineart.com/the-corona-years.html
In The Nest
Measuring Up Oil on canvas 102 x 76 cm 
Kitchen Rave ii Oil on canvas 102 x 76 cm
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Kitchen Rave i Oil on canvas 102 x 76 cm 
Kitchen Rave iii Oil on canvas 102 x 76 cm
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The Birthday Party Oil on canvas 100 x 80 cm
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Good Friends Oil on board 75 x 55 cm
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Trying It On Oil on board 48 x 48 cm
Variation on a Theme
Oil on board 37.5 x 37.5 cm |
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A Shared Effort Oil on Canvas 73 x 84 cm
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Idéal Rebelion Oil on canvas 84 x 63.5 cm
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Before the Swim Oil on canvas 84 x 63.5 cm
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A Quick Dip and a Bite to Eat Oil on Canvas 84 x 63.5 cm
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Empty Nest
Conversation Dynamics Oil on board 63.5 x 58 cm
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Recognising the Signs Oil on board 63.5 x 53 cm
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Introducing Another Way Oil on canvas 63 x 53 cm
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What's it all about Alfie? Oil on canvas 63 x 53 cm
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the Old and the New. Which is which? Oil on canvas 63 x 53 cm
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Old Patterns Transforming Oil on canvas 63 x 53 cm
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