Patsy Fletcher

Patsy works predominantly in oil, taking the vibrant colours offered by the bright Nelson light and exotic range of flowers growing throughout the region as her primary source of inspiration. She is known for her colourful, impressionist-style paintings of still life arrangements inspired by the Flemish Vanitas tradition.

She says “My paintings are a panacea. A chance to indulge the senses and celebrate what is good in our world and dwell on that. [...] Flowers frequently depicted in the Vanitas as symbols of transience, are executed here in fully saturated colour, demonstrating Joie de Vivre, and are a counterpoint to the oppressive black. Surrounding yourself in colour and life is a tonic for the epidemic of depression and heaviness that has become harder as globally nations endure war and suffering.”