Tachiste shimmer of Cornish water
2 series · 10 works.
Series by Wenna Trevail
8 works · Post-rain coastal surfaces from Zennor to Porthmeor, with granite pools, wet sand, surf glare and spray held in tachiste shimmer.
2 works · Moonlit high tides and dark creek water along the Helford, rendered as trembling silver marks, submerged shadows and reflected sky.
Wenna Trevail is a contemporary painter based in Cornwall, inspired by the unique interplay of light and water found along the rugged coastline. Growing up near the wooded creeks of the Helford and the expansive Atlantic beyond Zennor, her artistic journey began with printmaking before evolving into a distinctive practice with oil paints, where she captures the essence of movement in water rather than just a physical location.
Her work embodies a modern exploration of the Cornish landscape, immersing viewers in an experience of rhythm and sensation that reflects the vibrant life of coastal communities. Wenna approaches sea, river, and rain as dynamic elements, where memories and perceptions flow seamlessly together.
Wenna Trevail’s studio language transforms Cornish waters into a dance of oil marks, capturing the glimmer of rivers and the flicker of tides in a mesmerizing balance of abstraction and observation. Her paintings invite the viewer to experience the breath and movement of the coastal environment.