Carl Gamester

Carl Gamester is a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, photography, and painting. He holds a BA in Fine Art and is a member of the Surrey Sculpture Society. For Carl, art is both vocation and meditation—a space where ego dissolves and creativity takes over. His work has been exhibited in the UK and abroad, and he has exhibited with noted artists such as Michael Speller and Lydia Corbett (Picasso’s muse). His sculptures have been shortlisted by Runnymede Borough Council to commemorate WWI and recommended as learning aids for children with special needs.

Carl’s practice explores emotional and psychological landscapes through a wide range of materials and styles. His sculptures often begin with subconscious influences, evolving from sketch to three-dimensional form. Pieces like Artemis reflect personal catharsis, while his Tree of Life series—constructed from reclaimed metal—represents the divergent paths of life and the dynamic tension between choices. These works balance form, negative space, and material contrast to achieve visual and emotional impact.

Surrealism and the subconscious are recurring influences in Carl’s paintings and sculptures, particularly in his portrayals of the female form, which symbolise bot...

Carl Gamester – Artist Biography

Carl Gamester was born and raised in the United Kingdom. His interest in the arts began early, studying O-Level and A-Level Art, where he first learned analogue photography techniques. He later completed a General Art and Design Diploma at East Surrey College before being awarded a place at Wimbledon College of Arts. Carl ultimately completed his formal art education as a mature student, earning a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from a London university.

In his late twenties, Carl lived in Germany as an expatriate, where he ran his own business for several years before returning to the UK. He also holds two BTEC qualifications in Digital Photography.

Carl has exhibited widely in both the UK and Germany, with shows at venues including Arbeit Gallery (London), Kölner Kunstmarkt (Germany), Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Landmark Arts, Delamore Arts, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, RHS Garden Wisley, and The Savill Garden. He has been commissioned for photographic work and has exhibited alongside renowned artists such as Michael Speller (RHS Wisley) and Lydia Corbett—Picasso’s muse—(Delamore Arts).

Most recently, Carl was shortlisted by Runnymede Borough Council to create a WWI commemorative sculpture. His designs were re...

Selected Exhibitions

Landmark Arts, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN
Savill Garden, The Crown Estate, Windsor Great Park, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0UJ
RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley, Surrey, GU23 6QB
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
Delamore Arts, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9QT
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, SO51 0QA
“Avant Première” Exhibition, Arbeit Gallery, London
Kölner Kunstmarkt, Hotel Dorint an der Messe, Deutz-Mülheimer-Straße 22–24, Cologne, Germany

Awards and Recognition

Alumni Award, London Metropolitan University
The BoldBrush Award for Abstract, May 2025,— a recognition that means a great deal to me and affirms my mission to create art with vitality and presence.