Charles HARDAKER

then demand has been strong. Interest has been further developed with the showing of these paintings at Royal Academy Summer shows.

We can see the influence of the early twentieth century Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershoi who painted many muted interiors. Hammershøi's most compelling works are his quiet interior. Painted within a small tonal range of implied greys, these sparsely-furnished rooms have been described as 'filled with an almost hypnotic quietude and sense of melancholic introspection'. While Hammershoi's work concentrated largely on form and light and shade Hardaker often adds personal and idiosyncratic details to his paintings creating a contemporary and more immediately accessible image.

'Interior with Figure' is a dramatic and carefully constructed oil painting. The orange red carpet contrasts with the pale woodwork and a mystery figure is glimpsed through the door.

Colour is a very important element in Charles Hardaker's contemporary paintings. He generally uses a muted palette of neutral colours, which simplifies his work in the sense that light and form can be explored without distraction. There is a great feeling of stillness and calm in his art work.

In addition to Red Rag British Art Gallery Charles Hardaker has exhibited at other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Charles Hardaker artist studio and like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

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