Justin Sidney

Justin Sidney was born in Manchester,UK (1974) and spent his formative years in rural Cheshire. His art career began unconventionally after a work injury allowed him to reassess where his strengths lay. After a short course in Art and Design and a sabbatical of sorts in The Netherlands, his largely self-taught intuitive painting style was recognised as accomplished enough to command solo exhibitions both in Amsterdam and London (Andipa Gallery Knightsbridge). His main influences are the Abstract Expressionists for their energy and understanding of the emotional response to colour and composition, as well as Gerhart Richter for his scale and experimental workings. In his work, Sidney explores what he regards as Society’s disconnection from the reality of life.

Sidney’s work can be found in both public and private collections in the UK and The Netherlands. He lives and works in Scotland where he recently relocated to from London.

Foundation Art & Design Scotland
Self Studies Netherlands

2016 The Medici Gallery. London

2013 Portland, The Gallery. London

2012 The Andipa Gallery. London

2010 Dare to Joust Art Gallery. London

2010 Vyner Street Gallery. London

2009 The Ronaldson Gallery. Delft, The Netherlands

2008 Fates. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2007 The Ronaldson Gallery. Delft, The Netherlands

2007 Galerie George C-Ent. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2005 Media Space. Dunfermline