Kirsty Wain (XX) - Still Life with Pitcher and Citrus - No Reserve

Still Life with Pitcher and Citrus is an evocative contemporary painting by artist Kirsty Wain, created as part of her Mediterranean-inspired Still Life Collection. This work thoughtfully bridges classical art historical traditions with Wain’s signature modern Fauve style.

The composition centers around an ornate ceramic pitcher adorned with olive branches, surrounded by ripe, sun-drenched citrus fruit resting amidst stylized foliage. Rendered in a striking palette of intense magenta, electric turquoise, and warm cadmium orange, the piece echoes the fearless color choices and expressive line work of Henri Matisse and the early 20th-century Fauvist movement.

Wain’s vibrant brushwork and bold graphic outlines bring dynamic energy to traditional subject matter, creating a sun-soaked Mediterranean scene that feels both timeless and fresh.

Artist: Kirsty Wain
Title: Still Life with Pitcher and Citrus
Year: 2026
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm (1 cm deep)
Signature: Hand-signed and dated in the lower right corner (Wain '26)
Mounted on a wooden frame, stretched canvas, ready to hang

Provenance: Direct from the artist's studio.

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).