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C O N T E M P O R A R Y A R T G A L L E R Y
W E S T Y O R K S H I R E
The 40 year old from Mossley, Lancashire speaking at the opening of a recent exhibition, said that his passion for painting allotment scenes began with a fascination with the humble garden shed.
“They are secretive places. What is hidden inside, how old it is, and the aesthetic look has always interested me. There’s a kind of nostalgia to sheds that evokes images of granddads with flat caps, pipes, and vests. This is a stereo typical view that is not a true reflection of modern day allotments as there are as many women that tend plots now, but there is something quintessentially English about allotments that interest me, and the friendly people's banter that inspires me to paint them. As an artist I am constantly striving to create images that have a strong identity and theme, and don’t ever paint to suit trends or styles, not everybody likes what I do but I can guarantee that my work, once seen is never forgotten. “
In the last decade Chris has emerged as a rising star of the art world, due to numerous TV appearances, notably BBC Gardener’s World in summer 2008. Now his paintings are in high demand and purchased by buyers both at home and abroad who find a magnetic appeal in the secret world of garden sheds and home-grown root vegetables.
Now a major contemporary artist with a national reputation, he is widely recognised for his unique style, and like most prolific artists, he is a compulsive painter and absorbs ideas for his painting wherever he is, including his own allotment. His trademark features of bold colour, ordinary everyday situations, and quiet humour strike a chord with keen gardeners and art lovers everywhere.
Chris Cyprus
Chris Cyprus is debuting his work at the Harrison Lord Gallery on 3rd March as part of our
‘Fresh Faces’ exhibition
Stan the Man - £POA
Sowing the Seeds - £POA
Planting Out - £POA
Buddies - £POA
The Family Plot - £POA