Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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The Gallery's Perspective
A sunlit terrace and a riot of Mediterranean color greet you like a remembered holiday. The painting’s foreground is alive with thick, garden-rich brushwork—clusters of white blooms, purple and red shrubs, and golden foliage—that lead naturally to the balustrade and a small café shaded by white umbrellas. Beyond, terracotta-roofed houses climb a green hillside, their warm oranges and creams set against the deep cobalt bay. The sea shimmers in layered blues and aquamarines, dotted with sailboats that give the scene a gentle sense of movement and leisure. Hallam’s palette feels celebratory: vivid yet balanced, with cool distant hills in mauve and teal that push the bright village forward. Overall it reads as a moment of easy pleasure—sun, convivial company, and an expansive view that both excites and soothes the eye—perfect for anyone wanting a cheerful, luminous centerpiece in a room.
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About Coastal View, 2000
"Coastal View" is an enhanced serigraph on canvas created by Kerry Hallam in 2000. From the deluxe edition of 150 on canvas, the edition also included 350 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 a classic gold-tone frame and has a framed size of 42 x 42.25". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Kerry Hallam shows us the universal appeal in that prized commodity called "a view." Travelers inquire about a room with a view, balconies and terraces are sought after, and dwellings are situated to take advantage of a particular landscape. A beautiful panorama gives a feeling of expansion and freedom to the soul. Hallam's art is noted for its power to evoke emotion, and "Coastal View" speaks to us about the celebration of life and living. It summons an image of a place that stirs the senses and wakes the spirit. The lush foliage, sun-drenched setting, and peaceful aura suggest a place where the pace is unhurried and the living is easy. Hallam's bold use of color and light is vivid and fantastic, yet creates a vision in your mind's eye that makes you believe that the place is exactly the way you had imagined it to be. 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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