Thomas Darkman

A British artist based in the Netherlands, Thomas is predominantly a painter with painting making up the bulk of his portfolio. More recently however he has been adopting and exploring new mediums and ways of working, attempting to explore the boundaries of painting. Testing different ways to consider and exhibit works, his pieces have begun to move away from the traditional acrylic/oil on canvas, which is usually presented and projected by the often white wall.

A recurring medium and theme in his work is printed fabric and pattern. Stemming from his upbringing in London in an all female household, this embracing of pattern and in the last year or so the raw printed fabric itself has offered Thomas opportunities to explore new techniques and add a necessary personal note to the works he produces.

Continually looking to test himself as an artist he has recently undertaken and completed a Masters degree in Painting at the Frank Mohr International Masters Program in Groningen. This is to further the BA received from the John Cass School of Art and Design in London and add much needed experience and critique to his understanding of Contemporary Art and Art History and in particular his own practice.

2015 MFA Painting, Frank Mohr International Masters Program, Groningen, NL.

2013 BA Fine Art, Sir John Cass Department of Art and Design, London, UK.

2010 HNC Art and Design, Kensington & Chelsea College, London, UK

2015 Sound X Colour, BART Invites, Amsterdam, NL - February

2015 Freestyle, SIGN, Groningen, NL - January-February

2014 Untitled, Trasponsonic, Macomer, IT - September

2013 Upst/ART, 35 Baker Street, London, UK - June

2013 John Cass BA Show 2013, Sir John Cass Department of Art and Design, London, UK - May

2011 Summer Season, Courtyard Theatre, London, UK - May-August

2010 Not Just a Blank Canvas, Kensington and Chelsea College, London, UK - March

2009 Emerging Artist Showcase, Nolia’s Gallery, London, UK - November