Villa Como, 2003
$4,850.00
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The Gallery's Perspective
Warm sunlight and sea-salted air seem to pour from this view of a seaside villa, where bright blooms and clipped cypress frame a distant harbor. The composition feels like a comfortable pause: foreground terraces of vivid yellow, lavender, and magenta plants lead to a pale stucco house with terracotta roofs, while the deep blue of the water stretches toward a sunlit coastline and mist-softened hills. Hallam’s palette is joyous and assured—saturated blues and greens counterbalanced by the warm ochres and reds—creating an easy Mediterranean glow. Brushwork reads as lively, almost mosaic-like dabs that give foliage and architecture a tactile, sunlit energy without insisting on tight detail. The overall effect is restorative: a scene that suggests leisure, color, and the uncomplicated pleasure of a day by the sea, one you can return to whenever you want a bright, optimistic view in the room.
The Artwork
About Villa di Mare, 2001
"Villa di Mare" is an enhanced serigraph on canvas created by Kerry Hallam in 2001 for his 'La Dolce Vita' suite. From the edition of 260, the artwork is signed 'Kerry Hallam' lower right and annotated lower left. The artwork is framed in an ornate carved, gold-tone frame and has a framed size of 25 x 29". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Mediterranean-themed scenes form some of Kerry Hallam’s most popular imagery, and those from the ‘La Dolce Vita’ suite exemplify all that makes Hallam’s artwork stand out. Reminiscent of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, each of these images convey the bright palette and easy spirit of that scenic and oft-visited corner of the world. As in the movie of the same title, the serigraphs of the La Dolce Vita suite invite us on a sentimental visit to these places. Like Marcello Mastroianni, the Italian movie star, we glide from one gorgeous locale to the next, where every day is a new adventure, a new dare, and a new possibility. Start your day at the Café di Porto, sipping cappuccino and watching the boats leave the harbor for a day at sea. Midday, visit the Piazza Giardino and take a break in a shady spot to escape the hot Mediterranean sun. Later, walk along the flower-lined Via Fiore on your way to meet up with friends in the afternoon, and then return to your seaside villa, Villa di Mare, to relax and make plans for the evening. The works of Kerry Hallam translate the ordinary moment into the magical, inviting us to be revitalized by the simple pleasures of life. His images invite us to experience the rejuvenating power of these seaside havens - the transcendent blending of azure waters, flower-covered hillsides, and the brilliant sun that restores our spirit and soothes our soul. This work is published by Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts, an affiliate of Martin Lawrence Galleries, no prior ownership.
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About the Collection
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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