Philip Westcott

When painting landscape, many artists focus on traditional panporamic views. Although Philip Westcott acknowledges this valuable interpretation he has tried to capture the more hidden view in much of his work. His paintings show the peace and tranquility to be found in isolated places of beauty. People are absent , but the pathways indicate their passing presence. His paintings aim tobe a trbute to the northern lanscape.

His interest in figures came about through observations at his local shopping centre in Salford. Originally, his concern was for the immediacy of the groups of people rather than the buildings of their environment. He has returned to the setting of shopping centres and precincts, but now giving more emphasis to the architecture and sense of space.

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