Julia Farrer facts for kids

Julia Farrer (born 1950) is a British artist. She is famous for her abstract paintings. Her art often uses geometric shapes and soft colors.

About Julia Farrer

Julia Farrer was born in London, England, in 1950. She loved art from a young age.

Her Education and Early Career

Julia studied at the Slade School of Art in London. She was there from 1968 to 1972. After graduating, she taught art at the same school until 1974.

In 1974, Julia received a special award. It was called a Harkness Scholarship. This scholarship allowed her to live and work in the United States for two years. It was a great chance for her to explore new ideas.

Travels and Teaching

After her time in the U.S., Julia lived in Paris, France, during 1978 and 1979. Living in different countries helped her art grow. When she returned to London, she continued to teach art. She taught at the Wimbledon School of Art and the Byam Shaw School of Art.

Her Unique Art Style

Julia Farrer creates paintings and drawings that are called geometrical abstract. This means her art uses shapes like squares, circles, and lines. These shapes are put together in ways that don't show real objects. Instead, they show feelings or ideas.

Her paintings often have clear lines and soft, pastel colors. She gets ideas for her art from nature. She tries to show the rhythms and patterns she finds in the natural world.

Exhibitions and Collections

Julia Farrer's artwork has been shown in many places. She has had solo exhibitions, which means only her art was on display. She has also been part of group shows with other artists.

Some of her important shows include:

• The first Nuremberg Drawing Biennial in Germany (1979).
• Composition/Structure at Galerie Lupke in Frankfurt (1988).
• Harkness Artists '58-'85 at the Air Gallery in London.

Her art has been shown at the Air Gallery and Huddersfield City Art Galleries. She also exhibited at the JPL Gallery and the Francis Graham-Dixon Gallery in London. Her work has even been displayed at the Foire International d'Art Contemporain in Paris.

Many public art collections own Julia Farrer's paintings. These include the Ashmolean Museum and University College, London. The University of Texas at Austin in the U.S. also has her work. This shows how important her art is.