Neil Lawson Baker

Chichester based painter, sculptor and photographer.

"Reflections of London", "Reflections of Venice" and "Reflections of Buenos Aires"

The existing series of photographs shows London, Venice and Buenos Aires as seen on a daily basis. But look what the human eye is missing as you see the depth of reflections that are not often registered.

Having been exposed to photographic background since birth (Neil's father was a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society) Neil Lawson-Baker has an eye for absolute perfection. He uses a Nikon D 300 digital camera and a Leaf Aptus 38M pixel back on a Contax 645 camera system to produce quality work.

According to interior designer and journalist Jane Arte Watt "the artist reveals an extra dimension not seen by people in a hurry of everyday life, images that the city itself created, with no computer image processing involved - just an artist's eye and the city."

"The art of photography is not lost with a birth of digital cameras; it has been promoted to the state of photographic art instead of being a simple recording of the vernacular."
(Jane Arte Watt, BIDA "The Role of Photography in Contemporary Interior Design")

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Two works from Reflections of London were recently displayed in Peter Jones main window together with original works by such prominent British artists as Damien Hirst, Boo Ritson and sculptor Nicola Hicks, where they were described as "The Cream of British Art".

Reflections of London (Landmarks) are currently displayed in Franco's restaurant, St James's. Some of the images "reflect" the magnificent buildings in Jermyn Street, where Franco's is.

Neil's fashion range canvases decorate Patisserie Valerie in Brompton Road, SW7.

Recent solo exhibitions:

- "DepARTure" - The Arts Club, Mayfair: paintings, sculptures and photography - November 2007;

- "New Dimension: Fashion and Landmarks" - one month photography exhibition at The Burlington Club, Mayfair - February 2008;

- "The Russian Reception" photography display in Canning House, Belgrave Square - March 2008.

- "The Role of Photography in Contemporary Interior Design" presentation by Jane Arte Watt (BIDA, JAG Contemporary Design) at Franco's, Jermyn Street - based on Neil's photography display at the restaurant. The show was accompanied by fine wine-tasting: 40 varieties of selected international rose wines - April 2008.

"The w...