ELEANOR PALMER

Palmer’s creative process begins with an instinctive impulse, often sparked by moments in nature. She draws inspiration from seasonal cycles, natural patterns, and subtle shifts—like weathered pine bark or the quiet alertness of a forest. These observations shape her aesthetic vocabulary of color, gesture, and form. Her process is tactile and intuitive: soaking, scraping, printing, pouring, and layering. Once the surface is activated, she lets it rest—returning with recalibrated eyes. Releasing expectations, she listens deeply to the material, allowing textures, movements, and visceral responses to emerge. This dialogue between gesture and material forms the heartbeat of her work.