Tommy Fiendish

I am a freelance painter, but my creative roots are diverse, extending into the realms of tattoos, sign writing, set design, and mural painting. These disciplines have infused my current practice with depth and versatility.

Art, for me, is a response—a visceral reaction to images or visions that resonate deeply, provoking a physical sensation and a transformational shift within. This philosophy is a testament to my personal narrative; born in London and raised by a single mother, my formative years in Manchester, all punctuated by a period of exploration. Confronting personal challenges and mental health, I found my refuge in art, leading me back to education. My academic path culminated in a first degree in Illustration and Visual Media from the University of the Arts London, followed by a Master's in Painting from the Royal College of Arts in 2023.

My life has always been a canvas, rich with experiences that have shaped my artistic voice. Although experimental, my core process lies with acrylics on un-primed linen. Teaming expressive marks and abstract ideas with pockets of graphic detail, painted with a minimal pallet mainly monochrome and two or three colours. Currently painting surreal figurative and architectural scenes us...

MA Painting, Royal College of Art, London. Graduated 2023.
First degree honours, BA Illustration and Visual media at
LCC, University of the Arts London. Graduated 2018.

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023

Royal College of Art Graduate Show 2023

START Saatchi Gallery 2021 and 2022

Solo exhibition- Molasses House gallery, Harpenden 2022

Solo exhibition- Box Galleries, Chelsea, London, September 2020

The Other Art Fair March 2019
The Other Art Fair August 2019
The Other Art Fair October 2019
Graduate Art Fair November 2019
Solo show- Dantzig Gallery, November 2019
BSMT Space gallery Dystopia group show 2019