Speaking without words…

So much can be communicated without a narrative or the drawing out of figurative forms. Just like a look or a touch, a breath or a smile can tell us so much more in an instant, by instinct, than stories weaved from words.
Abstract art is a way of connecting authentically with ourselves, our environment and others in the experience of being human. There are no expectations, no judgements and no limitations; just a few moments of ‘aliveness’, prompted by a piece of visual art.

Emily Jane Traynor has been a professional creative in different capacities for all of her ‘grown-up’ life. Living in Somerset, UK, with a BA(Hons) in Fine Art from the University of Plymouth, Traynor’s work vibrates with the influence of her deep connection with the ancient, land and nature.

Studies into the prehistoric origins of mark-making inform the layers of watercolour, acrylic and (often handmade) ink. Traynor’s practice is a meditative exploration of the abstract genre that investigates the interaction between spirituality, community and nature.

Traynor expresses non-figurative organic forms in her contemplation of life and the human search for the sacred.

The work has grown over the last decade into a fluid, organic communication that softly draws together the layers of our existence, in a dynamic yet ethereal frame.

Lioness Women

Traynor’s current series began with ‘Lioness Woman’ and is inspired by women and mothers throughout history. From the archetypal female figures of pre-history to the strong women of the Bible, to the experiences of women finding their way in contemporary culture, this series is infused with vibrant colour, movement and emotion.

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