Artists
Zen O'Conor
After leaving university, I still had an insatiable thirst for knowledge, frustrated that I was still unable to execute the finely crafted works I admired and envisioned. Inspired by a trip to Nepal, where I witnessed monks and nomads devote their entire lives to a single task, I too, began to focus my full attention on my one passion in life, art, whilst making the tough decision to relinquish everything I had... As a result, I was taken on a journey, travelling Italy, France, Belgium and the USA, in search of the best education and most skilled masters alive today. An ability for sustained focus and attention helped me work my way through an intensive four-year academic training program in less than two years. As a recognized talent, I was subsequently invited for a further two years apprenticeship in various countries under some of today’s most knowledgeable, skilled and well renowned academic masters. On completion of my apprenticeship, I moved to the USA where I was able to teach my own apprentices, whilst working on various large exhibitions. I now live in Edinburgh, where I continue to build on the knowledge I have gained. My current works include international commissions as well as unique works in a style that encompasses all my worldly experiences. I continue to try and push boundaries with my art whilst passing on the fundamentals of academic training to a new generation of artists.
Ricki Nerreter
'Ricki Nerreter’s playful installations and carefully crafted sculptures are a unique insight to the German artist’s colourful life stories. Nerreter hoards objects from all over the world in order to build a complex visual diary of love, loss, humour and nostalgia. Her vibrant work conceals darker undertones as all aspects of her diverse life are sincerely shared with the viewer. Text and poetry often accompany her work serving to unlock hidden secrets to leave the audience captivated.' (by Fellow Artist Carla Nizzola November 2012) Her work has been featured in Lost At EMinor, LFA London Female Artists, and a special in Serendipity Storytelling in Art Edition 2013
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Alice Heaton
I am a glass designer and mix media artist, working with hot glass influences the shape and form of my pieces giving them a unique and dynamic quality. I take inspiration from the uncontrollable elements of nature, thus creating collections of sculptural objects using a painters approach to the glass. The bold intensely coloured microscopic creatures, sponges and coral that exist in our oceans are the inspiration for my exciting range of glass ‘Life Within’. Capturing the dynamic movement caused by the force of sub aqua currents the pieces I create are expressive and uninhibited. I manipulate the glass until it is at the point of collapse then work with it, applying vivid colour combinations that reflect those found underwater so that the results, often large scale, are individual and exuberant sculptural objects.
Aare Freimann
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Aaron James Murphy
Aaron James Murphy is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans writing, photography, sculpture and painting. A diversified practice is consolidated by ongoing research exploring the historical and contemporary discourse of Gay Rights Movements and AIDS/HIV. Archives are a prominent point of departure in Aaron James Murphy’s practice and theoretical discourse. This enables access to a collective memory bank, rehabilitating the lives and actions documented into the contemporary sphere. Conservative political doctrine has developed a burgeoning engagement with social anthropology. Issues related to societal pressures, ideologies and stigma in an autobiographical and biographical context are central themes. Gay Rights Movements and AIDS/HIV discourse has fuelled Aaron James Murphy’s interest in the overlap of the private and public, candidly documenting his own experiences and diagnosis. A research lead practice has developed and eclectic approach to traditional and non-traditional materials, which has resolved in an aesthetic vocabulary evocative of both Minimalism and Conceptual Art.
Aasiri Wickremage
I am a British artist with Sri Lankan roots, currently living in Singapore. With a background architectural studies, I have been somewhat of a globetrotter over the past decade, having lived in five countries and four continents. As such, my work draws inspiration from multiple cultures, landscapes and landmarks I have experienced personally. My work highlight the experience of a landscape, it’s mood, character, lighting and density, through several layers of colour, lines, texture and brush strokes. I zoom in and out of the actual memory of the landscape to construct the story in mind. I try to include the built and natural environments in my work as an interconnected entity, this I believe questions how the spaces occupy and correlate through the art work. Once I feel sufficient layers are complied, I pick- out the details with lines that I think contributes to the over all composition and character, then present it in an abstract format for the viewer to solve. an inconclusive situation of the space. "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see" DEGAS
Abbie Hart (FUBAR collective)
Abbie is a contemporary photographic artist focusing on traditional techniques and processes, to create work in partnership with contemporary processes and ideas. A BA(hons) graduate in Photography, Abbie has exhibited independently and within her educational process. A deep fascination with traditional photographic techniques is ingrained within the work she produces, creating a nostalgic and powerful reflection on her own being as well as photographic history. Abbie draws inpsiration from the family album and her ever growing collection of photographic materials, such as antique negatives etc to produce a body of work focusing of photo therapy and self exploration. www.abbiehart.co.uk Twitter: @abbiejhart
Abdalla Skandar
My name is Abdullah Skandar. I am a multimedia artist based in Beirut where I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Lebanese University, majoring in Art Plastic. I've also studied interior design at the American University of Science and Technology. Through my experience working for a wide range of companies and organizations, I've used all types of mediums from traditional formats like acrylic, oil, watercolors, and wood to digital formats like photography and animation. My art has been exhibited in galleries around the world. When I create, I try to achieve a balance and unification of all the different parts to create a final product. The tension produced by the lines and curves I create, convey the shapes and the light. In my opinion, simplicity is a strength. Too often, the abundance of details stifle the actual work. This is why in my work I try to remove anything unnecessary and express details without affecting the actual message.
Abdalla Skandar
My name is Abdullah Skandar. I am a multimedia artist based in Beirut where I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Lebanese University, majoring in Art Plastic. I've also studied interior design at the American University of Science and Technology. Through my experience working for a wide range of companies and organizations, I've used all types of mediums from traditional formats like acrylic, oil, watercolors, and wood to digital formats like photography and animation. My art has been exhibited in galleries around the world. When I create, I try to achieve a balance and unification of all the different parts to create a final product. The tension produced by the lines and curves I create, convey the shapes and the light. In my opinion, simplicity is a strength. Too often, the abundance of details stifle the actual work. This is why in my work I try to remove anything unnecessary and express details without affecting the actual message.
Abdullah Khan
Paintings allow the mind to relax and wander, to let go of the mundane and focus on the things that really matter. Abdullah Khan is an exciting artist whose work has been exhibited in India and in private collections internationally. First drawn to painting after being inspired by Cubism's proposal of perceiving the physical, he creates striking pieces that play on movement and memory, in order to represent reality closer to how we perceive it.
Abhishek Kumar
As an artist, Abhishek Kumar(b.1987), my work is a testament to the transformative power of vibrant colors, bold knife techniques, and a deep connection with the natural world. Through the interplay of oils and acrylics, I embark on a creative journey that delves into the intrinsic beauty of landscapes, capturing their essence in a dance of light and color. Inspired by the awe-inspiring wonders of nature, my artistic exploration centers around the majestic forms of mountains, the graceful elegance of trees, and the dynamic energy of waterfalls. Each series of works is a contemplative journey into the heart of these natural elements, seeking to understand and convey their profound beauty on canvas. My creative process is a meticulous study of the intricate textures and patterns woven by nature. Observing the play of light during different moments—whether it be the fleeting impressions of the sun or the transformative hues of a sunrise or sunset—I translate these nuanced experiences into enduring artistic expressions. The result is a collection of paintings that embody the emotions and sensations inspired by the ever-shifting weather and seasons. Central to my artistic vision is an unwavering focus on the source of light in each composition. Light, as a transformative force, shapes the atmosphere and mood of the artwork, creating a vivid interplay of shadows and highlights that breathe life into the scenes I depict. In addition to my paintings, I extend my exploration of form and texture to stoneware sculptures. With a bold application of thick, textured colors using a knife, I celebrate the vividness and richness of the landscapes that serve as my muse. Cityscapes, mountains, and the intriguing forms of trees become the primary subjects through which I express my unique visual language. My artistic journey is a continuous experiment with distance and depth, inviting viewers to embark on a visual voyage through layers of color and texture. I aspire to convey not only the external beauty of the landscapes I explore but also the internal landscapes of emotion and experience. Each piece serves as an invitation to step into a world where color, form, and texture converge, creating a vibrant tapestry that speaks to the profound connection between art and the natural world. As I delve into the creative process, my artworks become a fusion of observation and introspection, blurring the lines between reality and inner imagination. Sunrises and sunsets, symbolic of the eternal cycle of life, hold a special place in my heart, often finding expression in my paintings as poignant reminders of the beauty and impermanence of existence. In essence, my artworks are a harmonious symphony of colors, textures, and emotions—a representation of my deep connection with nature and a desire to share its enchantment with the world. With each stroke of the brush and each sweep of the knife, I aim to transport viewers into the captivating realm of nature, inviting them to experience its majesty and contemplate the profound interplay of light and life.
Abi
Abi’s work of limited edition prints, canvases and screen based installations are a collaboration between nature, technology and human influence; drawing directly from the landscape, both visually and sensorily, the technology used to corrupt the file and Abi's input a little like a curator or choreographer arranging the information. Abi studied art at UWE Bristol before becoming a digital artist and visual experience designer – splitting her time between art and commercial design and between London and the Suffolk Coast where she lives with her husband, 2 young daughters and dog Midge. For all prints available visit www.abstract-landscapes.co.uk
Abigail Lipski
I am an artist living in London. I graduated from Wimbledon College of Art in 2012 and have been making art and showing in exhibitions ever since. I show at the AAF regularly. I was with the Bermondsey art studios for two years but had to leave as they were redeveloping the building. My CV and practise are detaied on my website. I paint, photograph and create small scuptures which often end up in my photographs or as inspiration for my paintings. The work I make is a reference to childhood memories, fantasy, alternate worlds, escapism and humour.
Abigail McDougall
Abigail McDougall is a watercolour artist based in Jamaica Street Studios in Bristol. Her new works entitled “The Floating World” and “Exotic Reflections” have developed gradually from her study of water and reflections over the last few years. She feels that watercolour is the perfect medium to capture water and she has finally come to distill her practice to focus on the water itself and the reflections on the surface. On her beautifully crafted lily pads, Abigail McDougall says, "I use elements like the lilly pads more as a compositional tool to help me paint the lights and darks of the reflections, the lilies are more of a vehicle for this and not so much the main subject of the painting." In 2010, Abigail McDougall's work was short listed for the Urbis Prize. Her solo show “Art for Sustainable Transport” in March 2011 was held at the Royal West of England Academy in support of the Sustainable Transport Charity Sustrans.
Abigail Markwick
I am a student at the University of Leeds and I have always loved painting. My work is primarily landscapes as I love the endless possibilities a landscape holds. I am extremely interested in abstract expressionist painters and impressionistic work and this comes through in the style of my landscapes. My landscapes are often simple in structure and then I use texture and colour and brush strokes to influence the mood and impression of the piece. In my work I really enjoy exploring the moods I can create, in seascapes in particular, as the simplicity of a seascape is a great base to convey mood and emotion.
Phanggungfook
Phanggungfook is a recent MA graduate (2017) of City and Guilds Art School, London. Her work as a painter is strongly influenced by the decoartive arts and her textile design background, it influences not only what she looks at, but also how she physically produces a painting. Her work is highly decorative, it is flat, like a two dimensional freize. It is theatrical and vibrant, the joyful colour and expressive painting technique and her naive language requiring quick responses, all adds to the drama and raw emotions of her painting. Phanggungfook's work reflects many cultures and influences, it represents the multiplicity of her life, her work is about intimacy and her emotions. The narrative behind her work is ambiguous and cryptic, creating another layer to explore. The underlying message is the everyday, stories and experiences we can all relate to. Dogs are a significant feature of her work, the message is obscured. She use dogs as metaphors for the people they represent. Phanggungfook's practice has grown to rely on the phenomenon of selfies and social media. She uses selfies as a medium of self exploration, the selfies have energized her approach to portraiture, they are about hilarity and capturing the high spirits of her subject. The works are her interpretation on contemporary culture.
Abi Box
Abigail Box is represented by Contemporary Collective. Painting as poetry makes sense to me, especially with concern to translation and interpretation, words painting pictures and pictures inspiring words. I like to think of the possibilities present in gesture and suggestion, to think of light as something so bright that it might be audible. When I paint, my mind is in constant flux for how a painting can be made, constructed, pieced together, and subsequently read and understood. I want to make spacious, minimal, balanced paintings, I want to make awkward, messy, chockablock paintings. I’d like to make both kinds of painting at the same time, and then there’s the risk, every time, of making a bad painting. The good paintings are so often accidental, ignorantly brave and beautifully reckless. Abi Box is a British artist based between London and Bermuda. Graduating with a fine art degree from Camberwell School of Art in London, her work focuses on gesture and mark making. Box’s work is held in both a number of private and public collections including the UAL Alumni Collection and Simmons Contemporary. She has had several artist residencies in Switzerland, Wales and Peru, and recent exhibitions include; Paper Cuts curated by Kristian Day, Saatchi Gallery, London; The Smaller The Larger curated by Kate Hiley, Sobering Galerie, Paris; as well as having work selected for ASC 40° Celsius and the Bermuda Biennial.
Adam Butler
Adam Butler’s photographs are in countless collections throughout the UK, Europe, and the US including those of British companies, multinational corporations, local government collections as well as numerous private collections. Adam is an architectural and interiors photographer, and he applies an architectural vision and discipline to his latest work which consists of cityscapes and views of London and its buildings. Adam often seeks out unusual or difficult to access viewpoints for these portraits of London, but what he finds is most important is to capture magical moments, at dawn or at sunset, with the sun peeking behing iconic skyscrapers or with its rich glow illuminating the sky as it disappears below the horizon. More information and a large selection of images can be seen on his website www.adambutlerphotography.com
Adam Daley Wilson
Adam Daley Wilson is an emerging conceptual artist. His art addresses issues of power, society, culture, norms, and law.