Amy Judd - Painting the Poetic Space Between Nature and Self
British contemporary painter Amy Judd has developed a recognisable visual language that sits at the intersection of figuration, mythology and the natural world.
Working from her London studio, Judd is best known for paintings of female figures whose faces are partially obscured by flowers, feathers or birds - images that suggest transformation, concealment and quiet agency rather than portraiture in the traditional sense. Over more than a decade, her work has attracted sustained attention from collectors and galleries, with a practice that remains focused yet continually evolving.
Themes and Visual Language At the heart of Judd’s work is an exploration of women’s relationship with nature, often filtered through folklore, ancient myth and imagined narratives. Rather than illustrating specific stories, her paintings leave space for ambiguity. Figures are anonymous, self-contained and introspective, their identities deliberately withheld.
Recurring motifs of owls, swans, feathers, blooms and foliage function symbolically rather than decoratively. They suggest protection, power, metamorphosis and silence, positioning nature as an extension of the figure rather than a backdrop. Her restrained palettes, confident mark-making and careful balance between detail and openness give the work a sense of stillness and psychological depth.
SUNSET WINGS, Oil Painting 89 × 89 × 0.5 cm and INDIGO DREAMS, Oil Painting, 81.3 × 81.3 × 0.5 cm
Career Highlights
A significant milestone in Judd’s career to date has been her long-standing relationship with Hicks Gallery, which represented her practice and has presented multiple solo exhibitions. Through this platform, her work reached both UK and international audiences, with paintings frequently selling through online releases and private viewings. Her style - immediately identifiable yet not static - has positioned her as a painter whose work resonates strongly within the contemporary figurative landscape, particularly among collectors drawn to narrative-led, symbolically rich painting. We are delighted to now welcome her to DA Gallery.
Pivotal Solo Exhibition
“Efflorescence” of over 20 pieces collaborating with Ackerman Studios, 45 Park Lane Hotel, 21 July-29 August 2022
Key Commissions:
“Petal Head” large canvas commission in Artists Bar, Dorchester Hotel, London 2023
“Painted Lady” large canvas commission in reception of Grosvenor House Hotel, London. 2017
“Awakening” & “Glow of the crescent moon” Penthouse in Mayfair town House Hotel 2019
Book Covers:
“The Harpy” Megan Hunter published by Picador (UK) and Grove Atlantic (US)
“Honeydew” Edith Pearlman published by Little, Brown and Company (US) and John Murray Press/Hodder & Stoughton (UK)
Position Within Contemporary Painting
Amy Judd’s work occupies a space that is both accessible and conceptually grounded. Her paintings do not rely on shock or overt narrative, instead offering a quieter form of engagement that rewards sustained looking. By combining traditional figurative skill with symbolic restraint, she has built a practice that feels cohesive, considered and durable. For collectors and audiences interested in contemporary painting that engages with myth, identity and nature without spectacle, Judd’s work continues to hold a clear and compelling position.
We look forward to exhibiting Amy at key Art Fairs and exhibitions this year and beyond.
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