Artist Statement
“As a boy I played with toy soldiers a lot and painted many detailed battle scenes, but what I liked more than the drama of fake explosions and the thrill of combat was the colour of the uniforms and being totally absorbed in creating a miniature world in which my role was simultaneously director, script writer, actor and audience. Painting for me is like a grown up version of playing with toy soldiers. When I work it often reminds me of the way I would spend hours painting my soldiers uniforms, only the pale blue of a confederates trousers has now become the sky and his grey tunic a passing cloud.
Although still partly imaginary my characters and settings are increasingly inspired by everyday observations made in the parks around my home in south London.”
Education
Leeds University BA (hons) Graphic Design, Royal College of Art MA Illustration Studies
Exhibitions
Royal Festival Hall. Woodcut to Computer - 93
Royal Festival Hall. London Open Exhibition - 94
Royal College of Art. Images Show – 94. 95. 98.
Greenwich Theatre. Two man show - 94
Fallen Angel. Enigma of Crystal Parchment - 86
National Theatre. Princess Schoonerfish, solo show - 96
Sally Hunter Fine Art. Christmas Show - 97
Deborah Bates Fine Art. - 98
Mall Galleries Art for Youth. 96 - 06
Battersea Affordable Art Fair. - 01 – 03
Battersea Contemporary Art Fair - 04 - 07
Schley Ritchie Gallery. Atlanta - 01
Wills Art Warehouse. Group Show - 01
Alan Kluckow Fine Art. - 00 – 14
Rowley Gallery – 06 – 14
Highgate Contemporary Art christmas show 2013
Dulwich Festival Artist Open House 07 – 15
‘Dulwich Walks’ solo show Jane Newbery Gallery 2014
Brighton Art Fair 2014
Purchases
Prices for all available work on this website range from £75 - £500, please use the contact form for more info.
“As a boy I played with toy soldiers a lot and painted many detailed battle scenes, but what I liked more than the drama of fake explosions and the thrill of combat was the colour of the uniforms and being totally absorbed in creating a miniature world in which my role was simultaneously director, script writer, actor and audience. Painting for me is like a grown up version of playing with toy soldiers. When I work it often reminds me of the way I would spend hours painting my soldiers uniforms, only the pale blue of a confederates trousers has now become the sky and his grey tunic a passing cloud.
Although still partly imaginary my characters and settings are increasingly inspired by everyday observations made in the parks around my home in south London.”
Education
Leeds University BA (hons) Graphic Design, Royal College of Art MA Illustration Studies
Exhibitions
Royal Festival Hall. Woodcut to Computer - 93
Royal Festival Hall. London Open Exhibition - 94
Royal College of Art. Images Show – 94. 95. 98.
Greenwich Theatre. Two man show - 94
Fallen Angel. Enigma of Crystal Parchment - 86
National Theatre. Princess Schoonerfish, solo show - 96
Sally Hunter Fine Art. Christmas Show - 97
Deborah Bates Fine Art. - 98
Mall Galleries Art for Youth. 96 - 06
Battersea Affordable Art Fair. - 01 – 03
Battersea Contemporary Art Fair - 04 - 07
Schley Ritchie Gallery. Atlanta - 01
Wills Art Warehouse. Group Show - 01
Alan Kluckow Fine Art. - 00 – 14
Rowley Gallery – 06 – 14
Highgate Contemporary Art christmas show 2013
Dulwich Festival Artist Open House 07 – 15
‘Dulwich Walks’ solo show Jane Newbery Gallery 2014
Brighton Art Fair 2014
Purchases
Prices for all available work on this website range from £75 - £500, please use the contact form for more info.