Julia Poulton
Julia Poulton is a contemporary abstract oil painter based in North Yorkshire, UK. Her work expresses emotional connection through an intuitive practice. By letting go of conscious thoughts and intentions, Julia tunes into her emotions to create evocative paintings full of depth and feeling. Trusting the process and embracing the unknown are central to her practice.
“Painting allows me to find a connection with myself and express from a place of authenticity. Immersing myself in this process and painting intuitively gives me a sense of calm and equilibrium, which is often reflected in the finished artwork. Whether its through the colours, the feel or reminding you of a special place, I hope you will find a connection with my artwork that is meaningful to you.”
Julia works from her studio in North Yorkshire, UK. She received a BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art at the University of East London in 1994, following which she returned to Yorkshire and after various jobs, overseas travel and raising a family, she pursues her career as painter. Julia's work is held in private collections across the UK and abroad and she is represented by a selection of UK galleries.
Selected Exhibitions:
Mercer Open Exhibition, Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate Sept 2022 - Jan 2023
Journeys Through Colour, Whitehouse Gallery, Scotland Mar – April 2022
Summer Exhibition, The Old School Gallery, Northumberland – Jun – Aug 2021
Interpretations of Landscape, Highgate Contemporary London - Feb 2021
Winter Exhibition Silson Contemporary, Harrogate Jan – April 2019
Art & Contemporary Art Fair York Oct 2018
‘Smash: Visual Art Regrooved’ According to McGee York Oct - Dec 2018
‘A Sense of Place’ exhibition – Blue Tree Gallery, York Mar-Jun 2018
Winter Exhibition Silson Contemporary, Harrogate Jan-Mar 2018
Harrogate Open Exhibition – Mercer Gallery Jun-Sept 2017
North Yorkshire Open Studios June 2017
Spring into Summer, Silson Contemporary, Harrogate May 2017
New Beginnings, Silson Contemporary, Harrogate Oct 2016
Platform Open Exhibition – Morphets of Harrogate 14 – 17 July 2016
HIVE Arts Expo – Harrogate International Centre – Nov 2015
Platform Open Exhibition – Morphets of Harrogate - Oct 2015
Great North Art Show 2015 - Ripon Cathedral, 28 Aug – 20 Sept 2015
Group Exhibition - Number Six Gallery, Pateley Bridge, Aug 2015
Harrogate Open Exhibition - Mercer Gallery, Harrogate, July – Nov 2015
North Yorkshire Open Studios June 2014
Awards:
‘Highly Commended’ Award at Harrogate Open Exhibition 2017, Mercer Gallery, Harrogate for ‘Those Days’ Oil on canvas