freya davies

My work explores nostalgia and the domesticity of the home through stilllife, using bright colours, bold patterns, andflattened perspectives. I aim to bring everyday scenes to life, focusing on symbols such as tables, chairs, vases, and fruit bowls. I try to turn simple familiar setups into something more energetic and playful. I’m not interested in copying exactly what I see; it’s more about capturing the feeling and character of a scene through the simplification of shape. I want my paintings to feel joyful and to help people see the beauty in the ordinary. To develop my world-building, I have taken symbols from my paintings such as a fruit bowl and a vase — and made three-dimensional pieces. This plays on the idea of bringing elements of my work to life, giving new meaning to everyday objects and encouraging people to appreciate them again. I also reflect on my world-building through costume making, creating various costumes over the past year that explore themes of comedy and extravagance.

Education

Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow

— BA (Hons) Fine Art: Painting

and Printmaking

September 2022 – June 2025

(Expected)

Kingston School of Art, London

— Foundation Diploma in Fine Art

and Design

September 2021 – June 2022