St Ives

"St Ives" by Alfred Wallis exemplifies his distinctive style rooted in Naïve art (primitivism). Wallis, a marine stores dealer turned artist at age 70, painted port landscapes and shipping scenes with simple, honest forms using household paint on cardboard. Having lived by the sea all his life, his work captures the essence of Marinas and coastal life in a raw, untrained manner that was initially overlooked. Nonetheless, his sincere approach gained recognition from progressive artists like Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood, highlighting his influence on outsider art.