KENNETH WEBB | Cathedral
Oil on Canvas
92 x 61 cms / 36 ¼ x 24 inches
Signed Webb (lower right)
Kenneth Webb’s Cathedral is a striking abstract composition, where blackthorn trees stand silhouetted against a luminous full moon. Rich with folklore and symbolism, Webb’s dynamic brushwork and stained-glass-inspired palette evoke both the mystical beauty of nature and Ireland’s cultural heritage. A masterful fusion of colour, texture, and meaning, this captivating work embodies Webb’s lifelong exploration of landscape and spirit. Discover original abstract oil paintings at Gladwell & Patterson.
This painting is characterised by an interplay of sharp, angular forms and rich colours, with the branches rendered in dynamic black and red lines that create a sense of tension and movement. The fragmented background, reminiscent of stained glass, features geometric shapes filled with vibrant greens, blues, and yellows, evoking a spiritual, atmosphere.
Kenneth Webb is one of Ireland's leading painters. Brought up in post-war Britain, from a young age Kenneth was inspired by the Gloucestershire countryside where he grew up. In 1974 Kenneth purchased the Ballinaboy Studio in Connemara on the west coast of Ireland, and this wonderful place has offered a multitude of inspiration to Kenneth for over forty years.
Kenneth's magnificent ethereal landscapes of Connemara, his colourful and textured paintings of poppies and his shimmering visions of his favoured waterlily pool are instantly recognisable for their vibrancy and gestural brushstrokes. So unique and striking are his paintings that over the past decade with our gallery, his work has amassed an international following culminating with the seminal exhibition Kenneth Webb at 90.
Despite his 95 years, Kenneth is as prolific as ever and his work continues to explore creative boundaries.
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