Freya Saleh, born in England in 1994, is an emerging artist currently residing in The Cotswolds, UK. Her artistic medium of choice is abstract painting, with a specialisation in the intricate use of oil paints, cold wax, and linseed oil. Saleh has received interest for her distinctive style, which primarily revolves around paintings characterised by ochre-based pigments and deep red hues.
Saleh’s work is marked by a profound exploration of various subjects. Her art delves into the realms of light, shadow, depth, and the enigmatic aspects of place and existence. Her thought-provoking pieces often draw inspiration from concepts related to the unknown, thresholds, and the relationship between image, body and medium, providing viewers with a visual journey into the depths of the human psyche.
Freya Saleh has exhibited her artwork in prestigious venues and participated in noteworthy exhibitions that have further solidified her reputation as an emerging artist. Notable among her exhibitions are Christie’s: Picasso, a 50 year legacy, in addition to the Student Exhibition at The Royal Society of British Artists, Mall Galleries, both in London, UK. She also actively contributed to “Ernest Gimson: Observation, Imagination & Making” and “FAKE” at The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, Cheltenham, in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
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Freya Saleh
B. 1994, England
Resides and works in The Cotswolds, UK
Education
BA (Hons) English, University of Leicester, UK (2012 - 2015)
The Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy (2019)
Group Exhibitions
EarthBreath, East West, Barcelona, Spain, 2024
Open studio, Montoya Studios, Barcelona, Spain, 2024
Christie’s Lates, Picasso: A 50 year Legacy, CHRISTIE’S, London UK, 2023
Past
Ernest Gimson: Observation, Imagination & Making, The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, Cotswolds, 2019
FAKE, The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, Cotswolds, 2018
Student Exhibition, The Royal Society of British Artists, Mall Galleries, London - 2010