Demi Paaske/ Summer Issue

Demi Paaske is a contemporary artist of the north of England, from Middlesbrough. After studying psychology and sociology, Demi adhered to the “controversial” decision at the time to try and make it as an artist, and so began to study what she loved. After leaving her run-down home town, Demi moved around the UK, leaving for the Northumbrian, County Durham and Lake District countryside which happed to shine a light on the industrialisation of her hometown. This contrast has a clear influence in many of her artworks, demonstrating the appreciation of nature and also the clarity of the destruction which is ongoing in this world. Using expressive movement and colour, Demi has learned to express a feeling, emotion or story best through painting a picture, allowing the brush and thoughtful mark-marking to lead the way.