Working in oils and acrylics, Lizzy Forrester’s landscapes are characterized by a timelessness of place, capturing the marked endurance and beauty inherent in nature. Her creativity was unleashed, and is continually strengthened by, a spiritual awakening and colored by the Buddhist philosophy, which has infused her with the calm and the sense of peace that permeate her work. Colors are harmonious and serene, rich in hue and yet subtle in tone, and the interplay of light and shadow gives the images an Impressionist feel. Composition brings a balance to her work that is almost ethereal, but her choice of subject keeps the images firmly grounded on Earth. Although rhythm and movement create a flowing energy in the paintings, its motions are subdued, recalling the poignant tones of the classical music she uses as a springboard for her art.
Living and working on the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain, Forrester’s art has recently taken a poetic turn, as she has begun exploring the connection between poetic writings and art, seeking to transcend the “barriers” inherent in words and language.