Oli Lyon

My practice mainly revolves around the portrayal of the human form, examining the physical structure of the human body frequently presenting the figure in a state of contortion, constriction and isolation whilst touching on other motifs of sexuality, anguish and loneliness.

I am truly fascinated by the human form and express my desire to portray the beauty of the body through a range of subjects and compositions. I often portray the figure in an empty space, focusing on confining the figure within a vacant room or abstract landscape. I enjoy the interplay between the curvature of the body and geometric shapes of interacting objects and linear backgrounds.

I see the themes and subjects I portray within my painting as an armature upon which to express deeper feelings and concerns about my understanding of the human condition.

21st November 2018 - Open Art 2018 Virtual Gallery Launch and Print Exhibition
1 Mark Square, London, EC2A 4EG

10th October 2018 - Open Art 2018 Virtual Gallery Launch and Print Exhibition
41 Corsham Street, London, N1 6DR

August 2018 – The Visible Light and Colour exhibition at the Menier Gallery
51 Southwark St, London SE1 1RU

May - June 2018 - The Nude Exhibition at the Candid Arts Gallery
3 Torrens Street, London, EC1V 1NQ

February 2018 - Royal Arts Prize V Edition exhibition at La Galleria Pall Mall
5B Pall Mall, 30 Royal Opera Arcade, London, SW1Y 4UY

January 2018 - The Narrative in Motion exhibition at the Menier Gallery
51 Southwark St, London SE1 1RU

December 2017 - Art Below Los Angeles exhibition at the Sur le Mur Gallery
Pacific Design Center, 8687, Melrose Ave, Suite B260, West Hollywood, CA 90069

December 2017 - Stomach 3rd Edition exhibition at the Hoxton Arches Gallery
402 Cromer Street, London E2 8HD

October 2017 – Variations exhibition in Mayfair
50 Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 5DU

September 2017 – Open Art exhibition at Cass Arts Islington
66-67 Colebrooke Row, London N1 8AB

June 2017 – Chelsea Degree Show at Chelsea College of Arts
16 John Islip Street, Westminst...