Millicent Oriel Aps, based in Malvern, Worcestershire is a British contemporary artist based in Colwall, Worcestershire, and is known for her observational multidisciplinary art drawn from a close contemplation of the natural world.

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Often painting ‘en plein air’, Aps' oeuvre becomes a conduit for an exploration of mood and emotion informed by observations of natural phenomena. Specialising in acrylic and chalk.

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She works from her home in Colwall and focuses her time on honing her craft as an artist and musician, with the Malvern Hills as her inspiration.

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Millicent's art has been featured in various shops across the UK including Bromyard and 'The Online Summer Fair'. She also recently performed her new album 'When It Rains' on the BBC introducing stage at Lakefest, Eastnor.

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Artistic Practice

 

Millicent Oriel Aps creates chalk artworks that celebrate the natural world, drawing inspiration from the Malvern Hills and its surroundings. Her contemporary pieces, both original and prints, emerge from a careful observation of seasonal changes and the interplay between climate and nature.

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Her process is deeply rooted in direct observation, exploring the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment. This approach allows her to reflect on the human condition through the lens of nature’s constant flux—growth, decay, energy, and rest.

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Nature serves as both her muse and medium. Immersed in its elements—weather, light, color, and sound—she finds inspiration and solace. Her artwork captures the essence of these experiences with energetic and direct chalk-strokes, translating the vivid moods of the natural world into a dynamic visual language.