Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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A warm, lingering hush settles over this Mediterranean harbor — you can almost feel the day's heat giving way to evening. The composition centers on a lone sailboat drifting across a ribbon of pink and orange water, its white sail a calm, luminous focus against the richly colored town rising on the hill behind. Kerry Hallam's palette—deep crimsons, burnt oranges, fuchsia and violet—turns ordinary light into something celebratory; the layered town and distant hills recede in softer mauves, creating gentle depth while the bright dock lights and their flickering reflections add a touch of romance. Tall palms and a cluster of flowering shrubs in the foreground frame the scene and give a sense of being tucked into a quiet garden lookout. The overall effect is both festive and restful: lively color and quiet composition together suggest the pleasure of an evening pause after a long, sun-filled day by the sea.
The Artwork
About Riviera Twilight, 1999
"Riviera Twilight" is a serigraph on paper created by Kerry Hallam in 1999. From the edition of 350 on white paper, the edition also included 150 on canvas for a total edition size of 500. 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 56". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The brilliant view of the sun setting upon the Mediterranean is an image that everyone should have the opportunity to view at least once during their lifetime. Kerry Hallam's "Riviera Twilight" not only affords us the opportunity to view the beauty of this event, but also allows us to experience it and revel in its magnificence every day. Making use of a masterful palette that include such hues as burnt orange, fuchsia, crimson and deep purple, Kerry Hallam's image easily speaks of the hot sunny day that has recently ended and the even hotter one that will transpire tomorrow. At the same time that he conveys the sun-bathed climate of the French Riviera, he carefully places a yacht at center stage, easily transporting us to that leisurely early evening time when, after playing hard, we can enjoy the calm that comes after the day’s sail. Like the Fauvists, whom he greatly admires, Kerry Hallam makes use of broad brushstrokes and intense color to fill us with excitement. His clever dappling of white street lights that gently flicker in the water below convey a sense of romanticism and reflect Hallam 's ability to capture light in a true impressionistic style. Thanks to Kerry Hallam's unparalleled ability as an impressionist and a painter of life, we can relish in the tranquility of this "Riviera Twilight" much like the owners of the boats that have just moored for the evening. 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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