Carina Prigmore
Carina is a Swedish artist who has been living and working in the Cairngorms National Park since 2001. She is greatly inspired by the Scottish landscape, in particular taking inspiration from the Cairngorms and Spey Valley. A muted, subdued colour palette reflect the atmosphere, expanse and drama of the Scottish highlands.
Her work has featured in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation “Wildlife Artist of the Year” at the Mall Galleries, London; National Exhibition of Wildlife Art, Liverpool; Art and The Animal Kingdom, Bennington Centre for the Arts, Vermont, USA.
Artist Statement:
“Growing up in Sweden, my paintings are strongly influenced by my Scandinavian roots but it’s the dramatic Scottish landscapes that inspire me to paint. I spend a lot of time walking and being in nature, and my paintings are often based on memories or feelings of a place. With the use of layering techniques and some bold mark making I aim to create atmosphere and mood in my work. Although the Scottish weather can be challenging, it’s the ever-changing elements that create the mood that is essential for my paintings. Living in the Cairngorms National Park and being surrounded by the wild landscape makes painting here a very natural process and allows for a very immediate response when I go into the studio. I hope this shows in what I create and that the viewer will connect emotionally and really feel the place.”
Born 1973 Sweden
EDUCATION
2001
Diploma Art & Design, University of Wales
2002
BSc Conservation Biology, University of Aberdeen
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2021
‘Touched by Nature’, Kimorack Gallery, Beauly
2020
Scottish Show, Panter & Hall, London
Winter Exhibition, Frames Gallery, Perth
2019
Scottish Show, Panter & Hall, London
Winter Exhibition, Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly
Summer Show, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff
King & McGaw started publishing Carina’s work and five paintings were selected by John Lewis department stores as part of their print collection
2018
‘Following the Seasons’ Solo Show, Frames Gallery, Perth
‘Wild Spaces’, Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright
Summer Show, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff
Winter Exhibition, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff
Winter Exhibition, Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly
2017
‘Winter Escape’, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff
2016
‘Winter’s Beauty’, Frames Gallery, Perth
Summer Exhibition, Frames Gallery, Perth
ART FAIRS
2019
Battersea Art Fair
Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong
2017
Battersea Art Fair
2016
Bristol Affordable Art Fair