Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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A warm welcome feels built into this scene—the low-slung auberge with its terracotta roofs and shuttered windows sits like an old friend at the edge of a sparkling inlet. You notice the way sunlit yellow vines and riotous bands of flowers frame the curving lane, leading you gently toward the building and the vivid sea beyond. Hallam’s palette is unapologetically bright: turquoise water, violet hills, and saturated greens read like memories of Mediterranean light rather than a literal record. Broad, confident brushstrokes give the landscape a tactile, almost mosaic quality, so that leaves, blossoms and distant rooftops resolve into color and movement instead of tiny detail. The overall feeling is one of easy, sun-soaked pleasure—the promise of hospitality, a short drive through blooming fields, and a horizon that invites lingering conversation and a slow, contented breath.
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About Auberge de Soleil, 2001
"Auberge du Soleil" 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 left and annotated lower right. The artwork is framed in an ornate gold-tone frame and has a framed size of 30.5 x 52.75". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. “There’s a wonderful sort of jewel-like quality about where the sea meets the land. There’s no way of ever being bored, no way not to be stimulated.” – Kerry Hallam Kerry Hallam’s familiar and popular coastal views, vivid seascapes, and timeless, sun-drenched village scenes continue to enchant and inspire his collectors worldwide. His art is most noted for its power to evoke emotions, opulence of light, and distinctive color harmonies. He paints in a true impressionistic style with clear Fauvist influences, and his love of Mediterranean and nautical imagery forms the foundation of his work. For Hallam, who spent his childhood in the dreary, “sooty,” environment of Northern England, anywhere with sunlight, fresh air, and a vista reaching to the heavens was heaven itself. In "Auberge de Soleil," he drops us off at a rustic yet elegant inn, nestled between a vineyard and a sparkling inlet. The stately auberge welcomes its guests as the owners might have done when the beautiful mansion was an estate home – with a warm smile, a comfortable seat, and a glass of wine made from their own harvest. When your stay is over, you leave reluctantly, carrying cases of the best they have to offer, which you will enjoy at home as you recall your wonderful holiday. 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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