Biographical Information
Heather Gulliver was born in 1952 and brought up in Zimbabwe. Her works are a celebration of Africa's magic and mystique, hers is an interpretation of the rhythms and colours of Africa, as well as a distinctive depiction of the special light and feel of this harsh terrain.
Nature's superb juxtapositions have provided great inspiration. Atmosphere is elusive and yet it influences our lives considerably. Continents mould people. The paintings convey the excitement, vitality and awe of the African wilderness, presented vividly by an artist who knows the continent in a way that is not possible for a visitor or even a frequent traveller.
From 1958 to 1970 she attended school and sixth form college in Zimbabwe, as well as travelling in England, South Africa, Mozambique, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Early teachers included Babette Fitzgerald and Josephine O'Farrell. In 1971 to 1972, her preparation continued at Alliance Française and also at Atelier Met de Penninghen et Jacques d'Andon in Paris. Much time was spent absorbing the ethos and technicalities of international art.
Following her years in Paris, Heather's studies continued in Cambridge, UK, between 1972 and 1975, with notably Jeff Hoare and Walter Hoyle. In this time she also travelled in Mexico and Peru.
In 1976, the artist set up an etching studio near Bath and was a print maker until changing direction to painting in oils from 1984 onwards. She continues to paint with oils as well as draw with mixed media to the present day. She moved to Canterbury in 1994 and then to Gloucestershire in 2001. Over this period her extensive international travels have included Zimbabwe, Iran, Seychelles, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Australia, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, France, Italy, Greece, South Africa, La Gomera and Madeira. She continues to travel internationally.
Heather Gulliver's work is to be found in collections around the world; principally in the UK, the Middle East, the USA, Australia and Southern Africa.
Contact Information
E-mail address: hgulliver@hotmail.com
One Woman Shows
1980 University of Bristol
1991 Library Gallery, University of Bath
1991 Black Horse Cafe, Frome
1992 Sulis Arts Marquee, Bath Festival
1993 Walcot Village Church during the Bath Festival.
1995 Darwin College, University of Kent at Canterbury
1998 Corridor Arts, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
1998 Bridge Wardens’ College, Chatham
1998 Cleary Gallery Canterbury Festival
1998 Chaucer College, Canterbury
2000 Ashford Library Gallery
Beldam Gallery, Brunel University
Keynes Art Gallery, University of Kent at Canterbury
Galleries
Zella 9, London
Boadicea, London
Mignon Gallery, Bath
York Street Gallery, Bath
Studio International Gallery, Bristol
Nevill Gallery, Canterbury
Ozten Zeki, London
The Gallery, Cirencester
Group Shows
Royal Institute of Printmakers, Engravers, and Lithographers,
Bristol R.W.A.(76,77,78)
The Bath and West Show (prize winner)
Victoria Gallery, Bath
University of Bath
North Parade Gardens during Bath Festival.
Green Park Station. Bath Festival
Rentre, Stanley Picker Gallery, Kingston University
Pumpkin Patch, Arts Foundation, Sandwich, Kent
Selected RWA 2004
Great Art Fair 2006
Spitafields 2008
The Untitled Artists Fair 2010