Joshua Benmore

ROMANTIC ESCAPISM fine art paintings channeling nostalgia and belonging. 

My work stems from exploration of life’s natural happiness and challenges. Depicting an illustrated portrayal of organic, sensitive, thoughts and narratives alongside pop inflicted, vibrant imagery. I aim to look into the realness of human nature, emotions and indulgences. Considering the fleeting flash of sentimental memories  and conversations that can be experienced at any age. Alot of my work can be a personal reflection with time for the viewer to think about where they are in their own life and where they want to go. 

As someone who suffers from various invisible illnesses, I find myself as an artist intrigued by bringing out beauty from what may be seen as the opposite.  Colour filled pieces, act as a cheery facade of scaffolding and cladding, over artworks that hold sincere messages to its viewers. 

Everyday objects get given a whimsical embellishment whilst singular portraits or groups of people swarm imagery to explore the sense of self, belonging and finding home.

Nostalgic, messages of strength and positivity creep their way into my work, scratched into paint layers. Signs of encouragement - like a glimmer of sunshine hold the pieces up and e...

Falmouth University. Fashion Photography
Fine Art

Visions Of the Future. NFT Exhibition 2022
CourtX. Rotate. 2022
Wall Street Journal. Onwards and upwards. 2021
Gallery Colchester. Wild at art. 2021
Saatchi Rising Stars “35 Under 35” Artists to Invest In. 2020
The Other Art Fair LA. 2020
Zebra One Gallery. ‘We’re All In This Together’. 2020
Saatchi Featured Collection and printed Catalogues. 2019
Radisson Red Artist of the Month. 2018
Noctis Magazine. Cosmic Issue. 2017
Picture This. Hoxton Gallery. London. 2016.
Picture This part II. Falmouth 2016
Wonderland. Essex 2013
Young Artists Upcoming. Chelmsford. County Hall. 2012
The Triangle. Frinton. 2012
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