Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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Sunlight and color do most of the storytelling here: a bright Mediterranean day spills across terraced buildings, a sheltered harbor, and a sun-dappled promenade. The scene feels both lively and restful — bold blocks of red, yellow, and turquoise mark the façades while slips of white laundry and green awnings give the row of houses a human scale. Down below, umbrellas dot a flower-filled terrace like cheerful punctuation, and a lone sailboat cuts a reflective path across calm, glimmering water. Kerry Hallam’s confident, textured strokes suggest the rough cliffside and the lush vegetation without fuss, so the viewer experiences the warmth and rhythm of coastal life rather than a literal map of every detail. It’s the kind of image that offers immediate joy and the quiet promise of a slower, sunlit afternoon by the sea.
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About Cinqueterre, 2001
"Cinqueterre" is an enhanced serigraph on canvas created by Kerry Hallam in 2001. From the deluxe edition of 250 on canvas, the edition also included 250 on white paper for a total edition size of 500. The artwork is signed 'Kerry Hallam' lower right and annotated lower left. The artwork is framed in an ornate gold-tone frame and has a framed size of 42.375 x 37.125". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Kerry Hallam masterfully paints magical combinations of earth, sky, and sea, very often in a Mediterranean setting. Here, a long stretch of the northwest coast of Italy, just at the top of the "boot," the Cinqueterre (Five Lands) beckons those travelers determined enough to get there. Suspended in time, pure and uncluttered by the commercial icons of contemporary life, the five towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso rise precipitously from the steep coastline, perched between the craggy mountains above and the crashing sea below. Hallam's brush strokes and palette capture the very essence of this place, where dwellings cling to the rocky slope and every bit of living space is held back from falling into the sea by retaining walls that are hundreds, if not thousands, of years old. People are drawn to the Cinqueterre not for grand hotels and nightlife, but for its rugged, natural beauty. The contrast of smooth and rough, land and sea, and the grounding effect of the vibrant, earthy colors combine to make an unforgettable portrait of a place known for its natural and timeless beauty. This work is published by Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts, an affiliate of Martin Lawrence Galleries, no prior ownership.
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Kerry Hallam's impressionist painting captures the vibrancy of coastal and city life through his distinctive use of light and color. His work merges abstracted realism with the energy of the environment, creating landscapes that feel both lively and serene. Hallam's Mediterranean landscapes, beach scenes, and vibrant cityscapes showcase his mastery of plein air painting, where the atmosphere and dynamic compositions bring each scene to life. With textured brushstrokes and a modern impressionist approach, Hallam's art evokes the essence of the places he depicts, infusing them with a sense of movement and warmth. His colorful art invites viewers into a world where light and color transform everyday moments into timeless pieces of contemporary realism.
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Image copyright © 2026 by Kerry Hallam.
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"Let the heart be free. Being alive, inhale the air. Feel the ocean breeze. Deep blue of boundless ocean and sky. Sun shines over the coast city. Horizon so wide and endless. Always energetic, always dynamic. Not a hint of solitary life here." ” Kerry Hallam
Kerry Hallam is as refreshing and spirited as his paintings. He creates enticing images through bold palettes and captivating compositions. Born in Northern England, Hallam showed early artistic talent when he won a six-year scholarship to London University's Central College of Art. After a formal art education under British master painters Leslie Cole, Patrick Heron and Hans Tisdale, he completed his military service in the prestigious Gurkha brigade in Hong Kong and Malaya. Hallam's talent was further acknowledged when he was selected for inclusion in Britain's Royal Society of Artists in Watercolour.
Through innumerable one-man shows, Kerry Hallam has been honored by galleries around the world having shown at exhibitions in Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, San Francisco and many other cities. His work has been featured in countless newspaper and magazine articles as well as in PBS television specials.
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