THE COLOUR BENEATH 23RD MAY – 26TH JUNE 2026

THE COLOUR BENEATH

Donna Goold Exhibition Celebrates the Intensity of Dorset’s Coastline Through Colour and Surface

23rd May – 26th June

A new exhibition by Dorset artist Donna Goold presents a striking collection of seascapes that transform the familiar coastline into richly expressive studies of colour, texture, and light.

DONNA GOOLD

Donna’s work is driven by the colours she perceives in the landscape, interpreting them in a more vibrant and heightened way than may naturally exist. Even the subtlest tones are treasured and intensified, becoming bold, energetic marks that bring the Dorset coast vividly to life.

This latest exhibition explores not only colour, but also the relationship between image and surface. Working across brass, copper, aluminium, and wooden panels, each material creates its own unique interaction with the pigments, producing distinctive atmospheres and effects within the work. The reflective qualities of metal surfaces contrast with the warmth of wood, allowing every piece to possess its own individual character.

Rejecting the use of paint brushes entirely, Donna works purely by hand using high-quality pigment oil sticks. This direct, tactile approach gives her complete control over the movement of colour across the surface. Even the softest touch can shift the paint to reveal hidden layers beneath, creating depth and luminosity within the compositions.

Fingerprints and tiny details remain embedded within the paintings, only revealing themselves in certain light – a subtle but deeply personal trace of the artist’s presence within each work.

The exhibition offers an immersive and sensory interpretation of Dorset’s seascapes, where colour, material, and gesture combine to create works that are both intimate and intensely alive.