Ian Paul Burns

My art is an invitation to stillness and clarity in a world of visual noise.

My artistic journey, which began with formal training in graphic design at university in the UK, has always been a deliberate exploration of the essential conversation between structure and spirit.

This dialogue deeply resonates with the philosophies of Bauhaus and the expansive freedom of abstraction.

After university, I honed my eye working in publishing and design, which deepened my appreciation for precision and impactful visual communication.

My worldview, and subsequently my art, has also been profoundly shaped by living and travelling extensively across the globe, from the Americas to Europe and Asia.

Each place has subtly woven its way into my creative process, adding layers of diverse influence to my work.

For me, the Bauhaus spirit is far more than just clean lines and geometric shapes.

It's a profound belief in design's power to elevate human experience, bringing order and beauty into daily life through purposeful simplicity. It's the conviction that art isn't separate from our environment but an integral part of how we perceive and interact with the world.

From its visionary concept of unifying art, craft, and technology, I draw a...