George Antoni

As an artist, I am primarily self taught. Although I studied art at West Ham College of Further Education after leaving school, I also had an interest in drama. A three year course at E15 Acting School lead to a thirty year career in film, TV and theatre.

It was only after leaving London and moving to Brighton that I took up painting again, initially inspired by the expansive skies and dramatic seascapes.

It's all about the process. I try to tap into my unconscious and start with only a loose intention of what I want the piece to be, allowing it evolve through numerous generations. The work ends with the idea rather than starts with it. Much is left to chance and the viewer is invited to bring their own interpretation to the finished piece. The greater the number of interpretations the better. What interests me is the emotional response to a painting void of depiction.

The works are of mixed media, using, predominantly, layers of household emulsion on fibre board, but incorporate acrylic pigments, ink and, in some cases, wood dye. Each piece undergoes a process of construction and degradation impossible to replicate. I'm fascinated by the way we find beauty in deterioration.

When finished the paintings are wax polished, not onl...

Studied art at West Ham College in East London before training in drama at E15 Acting School.

Jun 2019
Free Painters and Sculptors Exhibition. The Muse Gallery, London

May 2019
Group Exhibition. Gallery Different, London

Dec 2018
London Ultra - FPS
The Barge House OXO Tower Wharf

Nov 2018
Group exhibition. Gallery Different, London

Nov 2018
Edinburgh Art Fair. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

Oct 2018
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

Oct 2018
Cambridge Art Fair. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

Apr 2018
Fresh Contemporary Art Fair. Represented by Clifton Fine Art

Nov 2017
Edinburgh Art Fair. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

Nov 2017
Cambridge Art Fair. Represented by Clifton Fine Art

Oct 2017
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

Sep 2017
Large scale commission for property in Tenerife via Project Art.

July 2017
Sevenoaks International Art Fair. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

June 2017
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

June - Sept 2017
One Alfred Place members club via Store Street Gallery, London.

May 2017
Chelsea Affordable Art Fair. Represented by Sheridan Russell Gallery

Aug 2016 - ongoing...