Amy Judd is an artist who's recent Avian work is a collection of sensitive silent moments; some full of whimsical intrigue, others more surreal and seductive. Amy Judd's paintings draw inspiration from the enchanting and imaginative relationship between women and birds found in traditional mythologies and folklores. The composition, light and positioning of the subject, creates curious images, which conjure up new “mythological” narratives or creatures within the paintings; using Feathers as armour, and birds as familiars. The sensitive brushwork on the figure’s flesh complements the delicate pattern of the feathers, however the compositions are bold and strong, and the figures in Amy Judd's paintings are not frail or delicate; the feathers allude to strength, flight and bravery, rather than fragility.
Amy Judd Education
1980 – Born in England
1999-2000 – BTEC Foundation, Kent Institute of Art and design
2001- 2003 – BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Portsmouth University
2004-2005 – MA in Fine Art Painting, Wimbledon