Chris May

I’m a UK-born painter now living and working in Thailand, creating nostalgic, hand-painted scenes that honour the everyday lives and quiet moments of working-class Britain. My work draws from memory, history—often set in the mid-20th century—and aims to preserve the spirit of communities, corner shops, childhood streets, and passing time.

Painting in acrylics and watercolours on panel, I focus on light, mood, and storytelling. Each piece is crafted without digital tools or AI, grounded in real materials and emotion. My goal is simple: to connect with viewers through something real, something felt—whether it’s a flicker of childhood, the warmth of home, or a glimmer of something forgotten.

Chris holds a Foundation Diploma from Barking and Dagenham, and a scholarship-funded BFA from Norwich University of the Arts, where he graduated in 2016

Past Exhibitions
Naïve Artwork Exhibitions, England (1990s) with ABNA St Ives
Group Exhibition, Norwich University (2016)
Solo Exhibition, Bangkok,6060 Arts Space Thailand, Assemblage Artwork using salvaged Thai house timbers - abstract constructions exploring memory, decay and renewal. (2021)
Hyde Park Corner london Art Market, The railings Artists, London (3 years, year range) 2009- 10- 11
Painting sold on mutual art platform auction site,