Benjamin Phillips

Benjamin Phillips, as an artist deeply immersed in the contemporary urban landscape, engages in a unique form of urban archaeology through the incorporation of street posters and found fragments into his work. These elements, culled directly from the bustling streets of London, serve as artifacts that carry the imprints of the city's dynamic and ever-evolving cultural and social tapestry.

In the intricate layers of Benjamins compositions, the inclusion of street posters, flyers, and other urban ephemera functions akin to an archaeological dig within the city's bustling thoroughfares. Each piece becomes a tangible link to the daily life, events, and cultural expressions of a specific moment in time. The posters, often weathered and worn, bear the marks of exposure to the elements, offering a glimpse into the transitory nature of urban communication and expression.

This aspect of his artistic practice transforms the creative process into an exploration of the city's collective consciousness. The found fragments become like archaeological relics, preserving snippets of public dialogue, cultural happenings, and the visual language of the streets. By repurposing these fragments, he not only breathes new life into discarded materials b...

Classic and Contemporary Art education incorporating Fine Art, Art History and Lens & Digital Media.

Graduated as a Bachelor of Arts with an Honours degree from the University of Hertfordshire, England.

A Level Art and a Foundation Diploma In Art and Design.

Urban & Pop Art - A group show and auction of artworks handpicked from a variety of today's artists. House Of Vans, London, 2020.

The Other Art Fair - London, Truman Brewery, London, Spring 2020. Presented by Saatchi.

The Other Art Fair - London, West Handyside Canopy, Kings Cross, 4-7 July 2019. Presented by Saatchi.

THE SUMMER AUCTION a group show and auction of 48 artworks handpicked from a variety of today's artists. Candid Arts, Islington, London July 2019.

Euroart Exhibition London 2019. Exhibited and Curated.

PAPER | SCISSORS | STONE - An exhibition and auction of high quality works on paper, textiles and sculpture.

Alon Zakaim Fine Art in Mayfair, London. Nov 2018.

Euroart Exhibition London 2018. Exhibited and Curated.

Selected by Saatchi Art Chief Curator Rebecca Wilson as a 'Must See' artist...

https://canvas.saatchiart.com/art/art-news/rebecca-wilsons-6-must-see-artists-at-the-other-art-fair-bristol.

The Other Art Fair - Bristol, Arnolfini, 1-3 September 2017. Presented by Saatchi accepted from over 700 applications, by a committee of art experts to exhibit my upcoming new series of mixed media wood panels.

Euroart Studios - 'Open Studios & Exhibition' - 2017
Euroart is North London’s la...