I am a painter of modern life. I use figuration, drawing on centuries of artistic tradition, employing allegory, symbolism, and narrative to convey meaning.
There is a strong thread of eclecticism running through my work. This reflects my interests and my education in art and science.
Paintings in the Broken Land series depict interpersonal relationships and human-environment interaction. These connections are fractured and play out on a landscape that matches this mood.
Other recent paintings are depictions of the art world, where I combine elements influenced by modern and ancient art. In doing so, I explore themes common to contemporary life and that of the past. I also hope to pose questions about art, some of which are: Does style matter? How does art project power? How does the art world shape contemporary art?
In conclusion, I aim to create powerful and painterly images that resonate with a viewer’s own experience of life.
Essays about my work can be found here.
Selected Exhibitions
2023, London Art Biennale 2023 – ICAC Art Critics Award Winner
2021, #Shape of the New, Virtual Exhibition
2017, This England and Other Edens, Martyrs’ Gallery, Lewes (solo)
2015, Capturing the Spectacle: Paintings of Modern Life, Hop Gallery, Lewes (solo)
2014, John Moores Painting Prize 2014, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
1995, Woodlands Art Gallery, London
1994, Angela Flowers Gallery, London (solo)
1991, Wolfson College, Oxford
1991, Bruton Street Gallery, London
1989, Sandra Higgins Gallery, London (solo)
1989, Camden Art Centre, London (solo)
1984, Camberwell Printmakers, Intaglio Printmaker, London
1983, Stowells Trophy, Royal Academy of Arts, London
Education
Art
1984-85, Postgraduate Printmaking, Camberwell College of Art
1981-84, BA Fine Art Painting, Camberwell College of Art, London
1980-81, Foundation Course, Camberwell College of Art, London
Science and Technology
2000-2001, Diploma in Computing, The Open University
1970-73, BSc Aeronautical Engineering, The City University London
Teaching
Art
1991-94, BA Fine Art, Camberwell College (The London Institute)
Science and Technology
2000-05 BSc Software Engineering, The Open University, Arab Open University, Oxford University, University of Hertfordshire