Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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The Gallery's Perspective
A sunlit window onto the Riviera, this serigraph feels like a warm exhale. The view places you on a flowered terrace — vivid beds of purple, yellow and pink push forward in the foreground while a solitary umbrella-shaped pine frames a cobalt sweep of sea. Hallam’s color choices make the Mediterranean feel immediate: turquoise shallows near the rocky shore deepen into a bright, sail-dotted blue as the coast recedes. Terracotta-roofed villas cling to the hillside in soft, sun-washed tones that contrast gently with the cool water, suggesting leisure without sentimentality. Brushlike, layered marks give foliage and distant hills a tactile energy, so the scene reads as both specific place and an idealized moment of light and heat. It’s the sort of picture that settles a room with a relaxed, optimistic mood — the pleasure of an afternoon by the sea held in a single, luminous view.
The Artwork
About Eternal Riviera, 2000
"Eternal Riviera" is a serigraph on paper created by Kerry Hallam in 2000. From the edition of 350 on white paper, the edition also included 150 on canvas for a total edition size of 500. The artwork is signed 'Kerry Hallam' lower right and annotated lower left. The artwork is framed in a classic gold-tone frame and has a framed size of 41 x 49.25". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. "Eternal Riviera" captures the harmonious, sun-drenched coast of Southern France, combining the appealing elements of romantic scenes of the Mediterranean Sea, sunlight, and lush foliage. Kerry Hallam brings us to the epitome of the good life that is synonymous with the French Riviera. Bright, tropical colors, create an image with emotional intensity while Hallam’s romantic vistas captivate us with the world's simple pleasures - transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. The artist successfully recreates the essence of Europe's sun belt, highlighting white-washed stucco villas along the French Riviera with their distinct red-tiled roofs and plush green hills overlooking a cobalt blue sea. Hallam’s art relaxes us while provoking our interest, introducing us to a serene time and place filled with fresh air, sunlight and blue skies – an ode to all the beauty existing in the world. 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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