Deborah Tarr Biography

Deborah Tarr describes the process of painting as a 'conundrum' – a constant cycle of decision making and self-discipline. In her works, removal and restraint are often more important than adding the next thing. Her paintings are tangible and conceptual, but even in the most reductive and abstract paintings there is an organic, living line. With so much thought put into each brushstroke, finding this balance between abstraction and figuration is what Tarr does best. While some pieces are more clearly depictions of 'somewhere', other works might refer to a moment in the artist's life. Tarr's range is vast, varied and personal, and there is a world to discover in each painting, giving us an insight into the environments the artist inhabits.

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'The abstract paintings of Deborah Tarr are a forceful reminder of the celebratory power of colour and its ability to work with subtlety on our spirit and emotions.' – Vanessa Jackson RA

Tarr's paintings emphasise their own materiality, her output is fine-tuned and each painting becomes a complete and individual object. This is defined as much by the grain of the canvas and the application of colour, as by the careful choice of frame. Sourcing and choosing the frame is a vital part of Tarr's artistic process. From antique and reclaimed to clean and modern custom-made frames, the juxtaposition of traditional and modern, organic and man-made, is what makes her work unique, powerful and universal.

Text courtesy Cadogan Gallery.

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Moonshine by Deborah Tarr contemporary artwork painting
Deborah Tarr Moonshine, 2024 Oil on canvas
75 x 90 cm
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Archaic Landscape II by Deborah Tarr contemporary artwork painting
Deborah Tarr Archaic Landscape II, 2024 Oil on canvas

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Jolly News by Deborah Tarr contemporary artwork painting
Deborah Tarr Jolly News, 2024 Oil on canvas
65 x 52 cm
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Birches, Regents Park by Deborah Tarr contemporary artwork painting
Deborah Tarr Birches, Regents Park, 2024 Oil on canvas

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Yorkshire by Deborah Tarr contemporary artwork painting
Deborah Tarr Yorkshire, 2024 Oil on canvas
30 x 25 cm
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Durdle Door by Deborah Tarr contemporary artwork painting
Deborah Tarr Durdle Door, 2023 Oil on canvas
184 x 184 cm
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Old Majorca by Deborah Tarr contemporary artwork painting
Deborah Tarr Old Majorca, 2023 Oil on canvas
147 x 147 cm
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