Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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A gentle hush settles over this view of Paris — the skyline softened into a pastel wash while the Eiffel Tower stands like a steady landmark through the evening haze. The scene reads as a memory of light: a warm, peachy sky melts into lavender bands, and the Seine picks up those colors in lively brushstrokes that feel almost musical. In the foreground, a bare-limbed tree and clusters of bright blooms frame the city with a tender immediacy, their darker, more textured marks giving weight and intimacy to the composition. Small, blocky shapes suggest distant rooftops, creating a comfortable distance between viewer and city that invites quiet reflection rather than detailed study. Overall, the work evokes a calm, romantic moment — the particular hush of twilight in a familiar place — where color and rhythm do the storytelling more than precise detail.
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About Paris Sunset, 2002
"Paris Sunset" is an enhanced serigraph on canvas created by Kerry Hallam in 2002. From the edition of 281, 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 31.75 x 38.5". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Kerry Hallam reveals a soft spot for Paris in this gentle and romantic depiction. His masterful use of color and light, impressionistic in nature, soothes the eye and calms the soul, just as it would if you were there to see it in person. There may not be much that Paris has in common with the rest of the world – no other place can match its romance, its bon vivant reputation. No streets are quite the same, no history quite as rich. Yet every day, as in every other city in the world, the same thing happens: the sun goes down. However, because this is Paris the sunset here is not quite the same as the sunset anywhere else. Kerry Hallam knew this, and he brings the Parisian sunset to us in his own, inimitable way in "Paris Sunset." The French call this time-of-day crepuscule (twilight), the magical moment between day and night. Everything takes on another appearance – the flowers whose colors were so vivid in the bright light of day become more muted, whereas the Seine River, by day a nondescript muddy brown, takes on a golden sheen. Before it gets dark enough for the lights of the city to come to life, a golden pink aura settles on the horizon, blending the colors together in a harmony of light. 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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