Kirsty Wain (XX) - Ancient Olive Tree, Andalusia II - No Reserve

Artist: Kirsty Wain

Title: Ancient Olive Tree, Andalusia II

Year: 2020

Medium: Watercolour on paper

Dimensions: 32x46cm
Signature: Signed and dated in the bottom right corner ("Wain 23")

Condition: Excellent original condition

Created en plein air during the artist’s residence in Andalusia in 2020, this expressive watercolour study captures the sculptural grandeur of an ancient Mediterranean olive tree.
Wain translates the rugged, weathered trunk into a striking composition of rhythmic contours and architectural line-work. A sophisticated palette of cool cerulean, warm ochre, and earthy umber forms the heart of the tree’s gnarled bark, contrasting against a backdrop of vivid magenta oleanders and layered green foliage under a clear Andalusian sky.
Characterized by stylized graphic patterns and fluid brushwork, the work strikes a balance between contemporary decorative abstraction and classical naturalism. The composition possesses a lively linear rhythm that celebrates both the enduring presence of Spain's iconic flora and the vibrant light of the southern landscape.

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Kirsty Wain will be included.

Shipped with tracked and signed service.
Frame not included

About the Artist
Kirsty Wain is a British painter currently living and working in Spain. Deeply connected to the Mediterranean landscape, her work offers an expressive, emotive interpretation of the surrounding environment. Drawing strong inspiration from Post-Impressionism and the bold colour theory of Fauvism, Wain uses vibrant hues, textured application, and fluid line work to capture the intrinsic energy, spirit, and light of a location. Her paintings, frequently focused on ancient olive groves, hillside pines, and sweeping terrains—seek to translate fleeting personal moments and deep emotional ties to place directly onto the canvas.

Wain’s distinct visual language continues to gain international visibility, and her paintings are held in private collections around the world.

´ I love colour. I love nature. I love art. Together, they are my language. ´ K Wain 2025

Artist Profile & Education
Background: British contemporary landscape painter based in Spain, combining her artistic practice with a long-standing career in art education.

Current Role: Head of Arts at International College, Costa Blanca, Spain

Education:

1999–2000: PGCE in Art & Design, University of Central England, Birmingham, UK.

1995–1998: BA (Hons) Art, Design, & Media (Visual Studies), University of Portsmouth, UK.

Key Recognition & Press
2026: Semi-Finalist, Tartget Painting Prize (Madrid, Spain).

2025: Featured artist interview in ArtDependence Magazine: "Kirsty Wain: Reimagining Nature through Colour, Rhythm and Serenity."

2014: Featured in the publication On Landscape: 41 Landscape & Portrait Artists.

Exhibition History
Recent & Current (2025–2026)
2026: HerStory, Manhattan Arts International (Curated Online Exhibition).

2026: Common Ground, Larry Gallery (Kortrijk, Belgium) — Group show featuring olive and pine woodland studies.

2025: Flowers & Leaves, Aurum Gallery (Altea, Spain).

2025: Albir Gallery Summer Festival (Alicante, Spain).

Selected Past Exhibitions
2023–2024: Regeneration, Hansard Studio (London, UK).

2023: Spring Exhibition, Gallery 151 (Estepona, Málaga, Spain).

2022: Summer Expo & Winter Collective, Gallery 151 (Estepona, Málaga, Spain).

2022: Summer Exhibition, Sotogrande Port (Málaga, Spain).

2021: Being with Trees, Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery (Gibraltar).

2013–2014: ESCAPE (Solo Exhibition) & On Landscape, Malvern (Worcestershire, UK).

2013: Parallax Art Fair (Chelsea, London, UK).

2009–2011: Group Exhibitions, Hadfield Fine Art (Cheltenham, UK).

1998: Cubitt Gallery (King's Cross, London, UK).