Curations

Abstract: how artists see the world

Leeanne Westwood, Curator

Valence House Museum

Valence House holds a small collection of abstract artworks. This number significantly increased in 2021 with a donation of works by a local artist who experimented with the abstract style during the 1960s and 70s. The majority of these artworks have never been displayed before.

Artists featured in this Curation: Colin Campbell, Paula Caiger (b.1967), Harry Cunningham, Edward Pond (1929–2012), Michael (Mick) Finch (b.1957), Henrietta Fanshawe (b. c.1897) and Clive Kidder (b.1930)
35 artworks
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Beach Life, St Cyprien
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Beach Life, St Cyprien 1976

Colin Campbell (active 1970s)

Oil on hardboard

H 72 x W 79 cm

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Eastbury House, Doorways and Stairwells, Summer '94
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Eastbury House, Doorways and Stairwells, Summer '94 1994

Paula Caiger (b.1967)

Pastel on paper

H 85 x W 69.2 cm

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Dagenham Breach
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Dagenham Breach 1963

Harry Cunningham (active 1960s)

Oil on board

H 49 x W 60 cm

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Rose Lane Farm
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Rose Lane Farm 1953

Edward Pond (1929–2012)

Watercolour on paper

H 18.3 x W 27.3 cm

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A Coffee Pot
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A Coffee Pot 1983

Michael (Mick) Finch (b.1957)

Oil on canvas

H 61 x W 45.5 cm

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A Landscape
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A Landscape 1986

Michael (Mick) Finch (b.1957)

Oil on board

H 85 x W 125 cm

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A Landscape
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A Landscape 1986

Michael (Mick) Finch (b.1957)

Oil on board

H 85 x W 121.5 cm

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A Landscape
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A Landscape 1986

Michael (Mick) Finch (b.1957)

Oil on board

H 97 x W 83.5 cm

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The Face
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The Face 1985

Henrietta Fanshawe (b. c.1897)

Pastel on paper

H 39 x W 29 cm

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St Margaret's Bay
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St Margaret's Bay 1971

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Oil on canvas

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Landscape with Cliff and Clouds*
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Landscape with Cliff and Clouds* 1970s

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Oil on canvas

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Ink Study*
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Ink Study* late 1960s

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Study of Roofs*
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Study of Roofs* late 1960s

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Landscape Study*
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Landscape Study* 1970

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Abstract Landscape Study*
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Abstract Landscape Study* 1970

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Torcross
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Torcross 1970

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Study of Rocks*
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Study of Rocks* late 1960s

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Torcross
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Torcross 1970

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Study of Cliffs*
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Study of Cliffs* 1970

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Landscape Study*
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Landscape Study* 1970

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Irish Castle
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Irish Castle 1961

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Landscape
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Landscape 1969

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Acid Cliff
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Acid Cliff 1990–2021

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Oil on canvas

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Hedgerow
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Hedgerow 1964

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Oil on canvas

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Connemara Landscape
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Connemara Landscape c.1962

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Oil on canvas

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Abstract Composition*
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Abstract Composition* 1960–1975

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Abstract Study*
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Abstract Study* 1970

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Abstract Study*
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Abstract Study* 1960–1975

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour & ink on paper

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Field Folds
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Field Folds 1961

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Pencil on paper

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Abstract Shapes*
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Abstract Shapes* 1964

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Rocks*
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Rocks* 1960–1975

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Abstract Shapes*
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Abstract Shapes* 1964

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Man in Space
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Man in Space 1952

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Blackpool Sands
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Blackpool Sands 1966

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Ink on paper

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Abstract Triptych
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Abstract Triptych 1960–1975

Clive Kidder (b.1930)

Watercolour on paper

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Explore artists in this Curation

  • Round About
    Harry Cunningham
  • Irish Castle
    Clive Kidder (b.1930)
  • The Face
    Henrietta Fanshawe (b. c.1897)
  • Beach Life, St Cyprien
    Colin Campbell
  • Eastbury House, Doorways and Stairwells, Summer '94
    Paula Caiger (b.1967)
  • Dagenham Dock
    Edward Pond (1929–2012)
  • Inside Out
    Michael (Mick) Finch (b.1957)