Carne Griffiths

Working primarily with calligraphy inks, graphite and liquids, such as tea, brandy and vodka Griffiths' fascination with drawing focuses on the creation and manipulation of the drawn line. Images explore human, geometric and floral forms, in a combination of both literal and abstract translation and in resposne to images and situations encountered in daily life. Images are recorded in a dreamlike sense onto the page where physical boundaries are unimportant. His work creates a journey of escapism which focuses on scenes of awe and wonder, projecting a sense of abandonment and inviting the viewer to share and explore this inner realm.

Originally from Liverpool, Griffiths graduated from the Kent Institute of Art and Design in Maidstone in 1995. After completing a one-year KIAD fellowship and moving to London he served an apprenticeship at the longest-established gold wire embroidery firm in the world. Here he worked as a gold wire embroidery designer for twelve years, eventually becoming the creative director. Carne produced intricate designs for the military and the film, theatre, fashion and advertising industries. His designs were used for the uniforms in the films Valkyrie, The Last King of Scotland, and in particular his "˜Re...

Schooled at Calday, Degree at Kiad Maidstone, ,

Contemporary Romantics - Group Show - Degree Art Vyner St July 2011
Sorted - Group Show, Brick Lane, June 2011
London Miles, June 2011
Expo For Mattia - Palazzo Filangieri / Naples - Group Show 26th April - 6th May
London Original Print Fair, Group Show Royal Academy, April 2011
Art Paris - Le Grand Palais, Paris March 31st - April 3rd 2011
London Miles Vices, March 2011
Showcase London, February 2011
Inkd Gallery - New in Old Out January 2011
London Art Fair Jan 2011 - Eyestorm
Arts After Dark, New Orleans October 2010
100sqft 5 New Orleans Oct 2010
Send Me A Postcard Darling, Brixton 2010