Rosemary Tolkien’s Stamford Fantasy art exhibition featured whimsical scenes of Stamford landmarks reimagined with fantastical elements.
Her show displays paintings from Stamford Fantasy. It is her fourth personal art exhibition. The Stamford Arts Centre hosts it. The exhibition closed on Saturday, February 8.
Rosemary lives in Uppingham. She wanted to make people laugh. Rosemary thought art felt too serious lately.
Her art shows strange scenes. A monster swims in the River Welland. A steam train goes down St Paul’s Street. Browne’s Hospital has palm trees in 2050. A waterpark sits in High Street St Martin’s. King Kong hangs from All Saints’ Church. A dragon occupies the old brewery. It’s on All Saints’ Street.
Rosemary painted buildings often. She felt she needed fresh ideas. People smile after seeing her show. This made the 75-year-old artist happy.
Rosemary taught high school before. She earned a fine art degree in 2009. She went to Stamford College. Cancer prompted this change.
She wanted a retirement hobby. It needed to occupy her fully. Painting allowed her to forget her worries. Rosemary always loved painting art.
Her art is mostly two-dimensional. She paints buildings and flowers. She uses different art materials. Rosemary simplifies the world in her art. She wants people to enjoy the art. She avoids hidden meanings in her work.
Other artwork is also on display there. You could even buy some artwork. They are shown together with the Stamford Fantasy collection.
