This Week's Window - Rebecca Lardner

This week sees Dorset Artist Rebecca Lardner in the Window.

Rebecca's work has an upbeat charm that perfectly captures the new mood of the South West, which over the last few years has transformed itself from a largely unfashionable tourist destination, into an ultra-desirable destination for a whole cross section of society, from surfers to TV chefs.

Born in Purbeck Swanage, she studied art in Liverpool and then travelled the world from Ireland to India selling her work. Although she had some amazing experiences, the tug of the turning tide eventually pulled her back to Dorset where she set up her studio and made tracks for the coast.

"Dazzling contemporary interpretations of the traditional harbour scene from an exceptional artistic talent."

Rebecca's engaging oils on canvas are animated portrayals of a hectic life lived on the land and the sea. The large ensemble cast of figures, boats and sea birds, creates a lively impression of ceaseless activity, and this is heightened by the natural curves of the classic English harbour which provide a strong sense of movement and energy. So not only has the status of this coastline been officially recognised with its designation as a world heritage site, its artistic value has now also been brought to all of our notice by a genuine local hero.