Stephanie Rew British, b. 1971
Stephanie Rew is a Scottish painter based in Edinburgh. Her highly detailed figurative paintings are in collections across the UK, USA, Canada and Europe and she is gaining considerable international interest in her work.
Pattern, colour and texture of textiles and costume are intrinsic to Stephanie's work, giving the painting a tactile and dramatic element, placing the model in a timeless era. Tone and form as well as strong light and colour is important, as her paintings concentrate on the relationship between tonality and texture whilst keeping a private, reflective mood with the work.
Stephanie is interested in the historical element of art and theatrical costume has always been a favoured theme. The use of couture garments along with the kimono to add drama and design to her work.
Rew's inspirations come from a lifelong love of the Ukiyo-e Japanese wood-cut prints as well as the works of Caravaggio, Whistler and Sargent. She is influenced by the Baroque style of oil painting and utilises a combination of Old Masters techniques with her own. Other influences include devotional artists of the Early Renaissance, Giotto and Crivelli, as well as the Scottish Arts and Crafts movement, particularly the modern fresco work of Margaret MacDonald and Phoebe Anna Traquair. Stephanie enjoys bringing the classical techniques into the present day.
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London Art Fair
22 - 26 Jan 2025We are delighted to be exhibiting once again at the London Art Fair this January! We will be featuring new and unseen works from: Peter Wileman FROI RSMA FRSA Jo...Read more -
Autumn Annual
24 Sep - 11 Oct 2024 LondonLondon's annual tradition, the Autumn Annual, will be on display from 24 September - 11 October 2024. This year, we have chosen to pare down the exhibition, and will feature...Read more -
Annual Exhibition 2024
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Stephanie Rew
A Heart of Gold 5 - 22 Dec 2023 LondonStephanie Rew (b 1971) is a Scottish painter based in Edinburgh. Her highly detailed figurative paintings are collected worldwide. The exhibition is one of two parts, as Stephanie ’s inspirations...Read more -
40th Annual Exhibition
4 - 26 Jun 2022 AldeburghThe largest of the galleries' exhibitions, the Annual Exhibition features Modern British and contemporary artists, some new, some regulars, some returning faces, and some we could never leave out!Read more -
Stephanie Rew
Gilded 18 Sep - 10 Oct 2021 Aldeburgh“Creating this show has been a long and lovely process. I was given a decent amount of time to do it which is a rare thing. 'Recently I have been...Read more
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The Gold Standard
Stephanie Rew: A Heart of Gold November 28, 2023Thompsons Gallery is soon to hold the highly anticipated solo exhibition of Scottish artist Stephanie Rew, held in our London Gallery from 5th-22nd December and...Read more -
40th Annual Exhibition
June 10, 2022We are holding our Annual Exhibition which is our largest exhibition of the year and a wonderful display of work by over 70 artists. Every...Read more