Abstract paintings by Ian Frederick Harris

A selection of abstract paintings by Ian Frederick Harris.

I’ve long given up on the explanation of the abstract painting. On the whys and the wherefores.

All I can say is that when the mood takes me, I let myself go on the canvas. Rather than me controlling the paint it’s very much the other way around. I follow the paint.

The strange thing is, at least in my case, I always know whether it has ‘worked’ or not. There’s a certain satisfaction that happens and that’s the moment I’m willing to let the work be seen and for others to make up their own minds.

**‘Burning bush’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ x 1 1/2” canvas. £80**

Abstract art by Ian Frederick Harris — **‘Burning bush’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ x 1 1/2” canvas. £80**

**‘Fallen in the forest’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ canvas £80**

**‘A heartbeat away’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas. £100**

**untitled. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas. £100**

Pictures in my head

On fire in confusion

For now, they are yours.

IFH

**‘Red’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas. £100**

**‘The last resort’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ board. £90.**

**‘The last dance’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas board. £90.**

**‘A relaxation of Angels’. Acrylic and paper on 12″ x 16″ canvas. £80.**

‘**It’s over’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ canvas. £80**

**‘Garden portal’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas. £100**

**‘Dredging at Padstow’ Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas. £100**

**‘Broken flag’. Acrylic on16″ x 20″ canvas. £100.**

**‘Breaking through’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas. £100. Wear this ART.**

**‘The jug of life floating anxiously on the sea of hopelessness’ Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ canvas. £80**

**‘Making a stand’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas. £100. Wear this ART.**

**‘Rearranging the universe’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″. £80**

**‘The wheels of life’. Acrylic on 16″ x 20″ canvas board. £90.**

**‘Tubes’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ canvas. £80**

**‘The burning’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ canvas. £80**

**‘Young men falling’. Acrylic on 19 1/2” x 23 1/2” canvas. £100**

**‘Space-time’. Acrylic on 12″ x 16″ canvas. £80**

The art of Ian Frederick Harris

Smaller paintings

Landscapes and Seascapes

Portraits by Ian Frederick Harris (IFH)

Art that speaks for itself

Other projects: MEN MUST TALK..

Although I now spend most of my time as an artist, I have had a varied working career.

From a very short time in the Army when I left school, to Dry Cleaning, lorry driving (delivering beer etc), I eventually found myself training for the Priesthood in the Church of England.

I was eventually ordained in the 90’s, working in the Community and based in St Peter’s, Hillfields, as a Worker Priest in Coventry. At the same time, I also became a Mental Health Advocate for MIND taking on a Counselling/information role.

With other offshoots to my life too many to mention, over the years I have always been aware that men and masculinity is often a neglected area. What we have is a significant segment of society facing high expectations but receiving, I believe inadequate support.

Many men, I believe are in fact, ‘lost’ and confused. Especially in areas that include their own personal search to find out what it actually means to be a man today. ‘What is expected of them and how on earth can they fulfil these (sometimes imagined?) and supposedly, masculine roles’.

To that end I have has decided to offer my varied experience as a counsellor and advocate and offer to support men as best I can.

I have decided to call the project ‘Men Must Talk’ and will provide a scenario where men can feel relaxed, safe and comfortable enough to express their hopes and fears, enabling discussion and above all, be listened to.

If you think I might be able to assist you to move forward and would like more information, please…

Email Ian… ianfharris@outlook.com

Or ring 07830021001.