Habitat project Archive

Habitat is a collection of paintings inspired by the art created by families during the lockdown. This project aimed to foster connection and create lasting memories during a time when families and housholds were confined to their homes.

The initiative began with free online art tutorials designed for adults and children to collaborate creatively, reinforcing family bonds and encouraging shared artistic expression.

Children were invited to submit their artworks as references, which formed the basis for a series of figurative paintings exploring childhood and family relationships.Habitat highlights the role of creativity in nurturing relationships and demonstrates how art can facilitate understanding within our homes. This collection serves as a tribute to family life and the joy that can arise from creating together during challenging times.

 

Alana Barton

Alana is a figurative painter based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The paintings explore childhood, family relationships, and the speculative relationship between real and imaginary.

Mostly based on young people integrated with organic forms, the paintings are inspired by feelings of nostalgia and Renaissance paintings.

The artwork uses both figurative and abstract elements and explores movement and colour to convey surreal dream-like states and alternative realities.

https://alanabarton.com
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