Biography
Philippa Graff’s paintings have a tactile quality.
The works are characterized by their textured surfaces,
on which she applies expressive mark-making and
painterly brushstrokes.
Her keen sense of colour is evident throughout her work,
which depicts abstract images of nature.
What Happens In The End
800 x 800mm
Oil on canvas
2022
Artist Statement
Philippa Graff is an oil painter concerning herself with natural phenomenon’s of
global warming, destruction and reconstruction. She has a positive outlook and
reflects optimism in her paintings. She uses themes such as Forests, Fires, Water
and Mangrove Forests to create her painterly, abstract works. For her, oil painting is
meditative and fulfilling, where her emotions are expressed and articulated with her
love of colour and colour mixing.
Honouring Spekboom
1500 x 1200mm
Oil on canvas
2020
Portfolios
During this time, I committed myself to my paintings, I was not afraid of making mistakes, I reworked the canvas over and over, and with time, reached a level of acceptability.
My themes are concerned with natural phenomena, deforestation, water, and the effects of volcanic eruptions. My passion is observing the forces of nature and the aftermath. I continue to be conscious of the climate crisis.
My journey is far from complete, I have so much still to say and to do and I hope that through these paintings you will enjoy my energy and passion.