Victoria Horkan

Victoria Horkan's paintings are a testament to her deep understanding of movement, form, and the dynamic energy that binds them.

Having studied in Leeds, a place where the powerful presence of Henry Moore's sculptures punctuates the Yorkshire landscape, Victoria was inspired to transcend the traditional boundaries of classroom art. Her artistic journey led her beyond the studio walls, where she became captivated by the fluidity of movement in dance.

Attending dance classes, Victoria immersed herself in the rhythm and grace of the human body in motion, translating these experiences into her unique style of painting.

Early in her career, her exceptional talent for capturing the essence of creatures and the world around them was recognized. She honed this gift, making it the core of her artistic practice. Her paintings possess a three-dimensional quality, achieved through a masterful manipulation of paint that borders on the sculptural—a rare and sought-after technique that has made her a distinguished figure in the art world.

In her recent works, Victoria turns her focus to the powerful forces of nature, particularly the ocean and the storms that command it. With a dramatic interplay of light and dark, her atmospheric paintings evoke the raw power and beauty of the natural world. Her impasto technique, rich in texture and color, draws viewers into vivid narratives inspired by the sweeping vistas of Venice, Positano, and the Rocky Mountains. Each brushstroke in her work is a gesture of storytelling, capturing the very essence of movement, nature, and life itself.

Through her art, Victoria Horkan invites us to experience the world in motion, whether through the dynamic representation of nature as she sees it, or the tumultuous sway of the ocean. Her work stands as a bold exploration of form, movement, and the evocative power of paint.