Pring is a UK-based artist specialising in oil painting and illustration. She earned a B.A. (Hons) in Illustration from The University of Plymouth, UK, in 2017. Since then, after largely having worked solely in black and white dry media, she has focused on expanding her practice into oil painting, marking a significant evolution in her artistic journey.
Pring’s work addresses themes of love, intimacy, grief, and transformation, and' draws inspiration from contemporary pop surrealism, and a distinctive tradition of hand-drawn and painted illustration, where lush, intricately detailed landscapes come to life alongside whimsical, often otherworldly characters.
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Artist’s Statement -
“I create to say the things I can otherwise find no words to speak”
“while I mostly like to leave my themes ambiguous and open to interpretation, my work is often heavily shaped by the beauty and complexity of life’s more vulnerable moments. I see art as a powerful way to communicate the universal experiences of struggle, growth, and transformation. My pieces reflect not just my own story, but the shared human experience of overcoming adversity and finding moments of peace amidst chaos.
Art has been a lifeline for me since my childhood, and has always been how I make sense of the world. I grew up surrounded by creativity, with my grandfather’s oil paintings and my father’s artwork first inspiring my love for art. But it wasn’t until later in life—after navigating some of my own personal struggles—that I realised how essential art was to healing. In the face of personal challenges, I found that art became both my refuge and my language. Through each piece, I could process emotions that words alone couldn't express.
The shift to oil painting in 2019 was not just a medium change; for me it also marked a very personal transformation that was happening in my personal life at the time. Moving into working in full colour felt natural, like returning to something I had lost, to the roots my grandfather had laid down for me as a child. The richness and vibrancy of oil paint gave me a new voice, allowing me to better translate my internal world into something tangible, and something that felt truly me.
I believe that vulnerability, when embraced, can be one of our greatest strengths. Through my work, I want to offer others a space where they can reflect on their own stories, find a mirror of their own experiences, and perhaps recognise the beauty in their own moments of transformation. Art is a deeply personal expression, but it is also an invitation. Through my work, I hope to create a space where we can all find something to hold onto, even in the most uncertain and difficult times. My work is a reflection of the complexities of life and of suffering, but ultimately, it is about hope.”