Simon Wilkinson

New media artist Simon Wilkinson expertly fuses his two passions in life: art and 3D animation. His provocative pieces analyse, dissect and reassemble the emotions and experiences that make us human.

Born in Normanton, West Yorkshire, only child Simon discovered his love of art by drawing cars. If he couldn’t find any paper, he’d scribble them on the furniture and the walls of his house – much to the chagrin of his parents!

After completing his A-levels, Simon studied art at Wakefield College. Here, he became passionate about storyboarding and animation; particularly the work of Ray Harryhausen, famed for Clash of the Titans and Jason and the Argonauts.

When a tutor told him that in order to make any money from his talent, he should focus on 3D animation (then in its infancy), Simon took it on board. Following the completion of his English Literature degree at the University of Leeds, he set up his own animation and post-production company.

For the next 20 years, he enjoyed a successful career in the television and film industry, working with clients such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. Then after walking into an art gallery in Harrogate two years ago, Simon became determined to at last combine his passions for art ...

University of Leeds

Work exhibited at Washington Green Spring Fair - Birmingham ICC - 2017

Work published in the Spring 2017 Fine Art Collector magazine.

Work currently displayed in Castle Galleries and Castle Fine Art throughout the Uk