Alexandra Klimas lives and works in the Netherlands. She paints oil portraits of farm animals, focusing predominantly on cows as her main subject matter.
Although farm animals have featured in artworks throughout history, it is the detail of Klimas' work – partly attributed to a lifelong fascination with cows, sheep and other livestock – that sets her apart from other artists.
Pastoral grazing is thought to be in decline throughout the Netherlands and much of Europe, with many animals, such as pigs, increasingly reared indoors. This change of state in farming is another inspiration for Klimas, whose paintings are delivered with astounding realism.
How to see the paintings
This November, Out in the Meadows, a collection of Klimas' most recent paintings, will be exhibited at the John Davies Galley in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire.
WHERE
The Old Dairy Plant
Fosseway Business Park, Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
WHEN
Private view
Saturday, 4 November, 11am - 5pm
Sunday, 5 November, 11am - 3pm
Wine 11.30am - 1.30pm
Public view
The Exhibition continues through to 25 November
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Contact
Tel: 01608 652255
email: gallery@johndaviesgallery.com
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Main image ©Alexandra klimas