John Brindley

Born and based in Manchester, England, John Brindley is seen predominantly as an abstract artist but also creates figurative work and portraits. He has been drawing and painting for many years however it wasn't until his formal education at Manchester School of Art that his work developed into ‘new abstract expressionism’. Inspired by artists such as Joan Mitchell, Howard Hodgkin, Gerhard Richter and Albert Oehlen, gestural mark making, layering, texture and colour became the driving forces behind Brindley's visceral works. Many other influences can be seen in Brindley’s work, he is a regular hill walker in the High Peak area where he lives plus regularly visits the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Scottish Highlands for inspiration. Rhythm, music and dance are other strong influences having played in samba bands on the streets of Manchester and around Europe for many years. World travel also plays a part, particularly influenced by trips to India, the Far East and the cities and national parks of America and Canada.
His abstract paintings are produced following a high risk but creatively open process, without preconceived ideas, guiding images or other limiting factors. "I feel this creates an opportunity for diverse and unpredi...

Relevant art education:
2007- 2009 Foundation in Art and Design, Stockport College of Art, Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK.
2010- 2013 Ba(Hons) Fine Art, Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.

2007 Manchester City Art Gallery, Manchester, UK, 'Inspired By' Competition Winner and Exhibition.
2009 Platform One Gallery, Todmorden, Lancs, Group Exhibition.
2011 The Link Gallery, Manchester, UK, 'Blue Link'
Group Exhibition.
2011 The Link Gallery, Manchester, UK, Solo Exhibition.
2012 Stockport Art Gallery, Stockport, UK, Group Exhibition.
2012 AWOL Contemporary, Manchester, UK, 'Reflexion' Group Exhibition.
2012 Zion Arts Centre, Manchester, UK, 'Exploring Contemporary Art, Group Exhibition.
2013 Manchester Met University, Manchester, UK, 'We are Explorers' Degree Show Group Exhibition.
2017 Stockport Art Gallery, Stockport, UK, 'Stockport Open' Group Exhibition.