Rosina Rogers (1918-2001) abstract painting, oil on paper (British)

Framed abstract painting, oil on paper by Rosina Rogers (1918–2001)

Dimensions,

Artwork - 30.5 x 20cm

Frame - 34 x 44cm

Rosina Rogers was a British artist from Dorset, known for her evolution from post-impressionist figurative work to semi-abstract and abstract compositions. Born in Christchurch in 1918, Rogers developed her artistic practice over several decades, drawing inspiration from both local landscapes and contemporary movements.

Primarily a figurative artist in her early career, Rogers worked in a post-impressionist style. Her artistic direction shifted in the 1960s after attending a summer school at Ulchfort Manor in Wiltshire, where she studied under and befriended the renowned abstract artist Patrick Heron. Inspired by Heron and the St Ives School, Rogers began exploring abstraction, incorporating influences from artists like Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson.

During this period, Rogers created works that blended oil painting, collage, and found materials. One notable piece is her abstract interpretation of the Nine Maidens, an ancient Cornish megalithic monument. This suggests she spent time in Cornwall, immersing herself in the landscapes that so deeply influenced the St Ives artists.

By the 1980s and 1990s, Rogers developed a distinctive semi-abstract style, often returning to her roots by depicting the Dorset countryside. Her later works merge abstraction with a deep connection to place, creating compositions that evoke both a sense of structure and emotion.

A dedicated member of the Poole and East Dorset Art Society, Rosina Rogers contributed significantly to the artistic community in her region. Her works remain celebrated for their evolution and the unique way they bridge figurative and abstract traditions.