John Maddison
Kelmscott Manor, distemper on linen, 47x40in. (119.5x101.5cm)
Observations
Known chiefly for his interiors and still lifes, John Maddison’s latest exhibition of new work at the Jerram Gallery in Dorset includes many of these, as well as landscapes, specifically in and around the medieval city of Norwich, where he lives. Recently, John has been experimenting with distemper paints, which became fashionable in the early 20th century, and the exhibition includes a number of large canvases using the medium, including Kelmscott Manor (above) – the Cotswolds retreat of William and Mary Morris.