Eloise Govier: West by Southwest

West by Southwest presents a new collection of work by Welsh painter Eloise Govier, whose practice explores the expressive potential of colour, texture, and movement.   Recognised for her vibrant palette and tactile compositions, her paintings draw upon the principles of Expressionism while embracing the bold chromatic clarity of Fauvism. Each piece begins with an underpainting that intensifies the luminosity of subsequent layers, producing canvases that radiate energy and light. Her approach transforms the physicality of paint into an emotional language, communicating immediacy, optimism, and vitality.

Deeply influenced by the landscape of West Wales, this exhibition reflects Eloise's continuing engagement with place and perception. Rather than depicting the terrain in a literal sense, her paintings interpret the landscape as an emotional and sensory experience. The works presented in this exhibition capture the evolving balance between control and freedom within her practice, affirming painting as a living, exploratory medium.