Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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A sunlit terrace crowded with umbrellas and easy conversation feels alive in this view of the Riviera. Bright patches of scarlet, cobalt, lemon and violet umbrellas anchor the foreground while loose, energetic strokes sketch figures at small round tables—relaxed, social moments implied rather than spelled out. Beyond them, terracotta roofs, swaying palms and a band of lavender and green hills fall toward a luminous Mediterranean harbor where white sails dot the deep blue sea. The air here reads as warm and buoyant: a crisp sky with soft cumulus clouds and the saturated color palette give the scene its effusive cheer. The serigraph’s bold, Fauvist-like color choices and confident handling make the vista feel both immediate and celebratory, an image that brings the light and easy rhythm of coastal life into the room.
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About Sur la Côte, 1997
"Sur la Côte" is a serigraph on paper created by Kerry Hallam in 1997. From the edition of 475 on white paper, the edition also included 75 on canvas for a total edition size of 550. 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 42 x 49". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Kerry Hallam spent the early part of his life living along the Riviera and returned there repeatedly to recreate the panoramic vistas that refreshed his artistic spirit. He explains, "The most intensely awakening experience of my life was the contrast between the bleakness of my childhood in our northern England mining town and the overwhelming beauty and richness of the Mediterranean coast and of southern France. There I could paint outside. I could breathe, seemingly for the first time. Here, the colors of the landscape -viridians, cadmiums, ceruleans -are full strength, pure and brilliant with vibrant intensity. " Kerry Hallam's passion for the Riviera is portrayed with extraordinary beauty in "Sur la Côte." The palms bend gently in the soft breeze that sweeps the café verandah. The scarlet blossoms cascade across the terrace wall. Guests bask in the sun's rays while pleasure boats sail in and out of the harbor. It is evident that Hallam's artistic spirit thrives in the grandeur of the French Riviera. "Sur la Côte," which translates to "along the coast", takes us where Hallam has been and where we long to be. The crystal colors of the Mediterranean soothe and rejuvenate. Like the Fauvist painters, Hallam's art consists of broad strokes of intense color that create an energy that is intrinsic to its location. 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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