Nicholas Griffin

Nicholas Griffin creates paintings that assimilate his surroundings, once he finds source material that engages him he alters them and combines them to form composite images through varying processes of drawing and collaging. These images remain rooted as eyes to his vision, they live and breathe as non existent but accessible spaces. Within his works there is an obvious lineage from art history but his work remains distinctly contemporary.

The works are articulated with subtlety and intent. He joyfully references the material qualities of his predecessors but still maintains a singular voice. Alongside the core painting he makes drawings and prints of everything that interests him, these inform and strengthen his practice.

In the initial stages of his works his economy of line and sense of composition allow the works to be pushed in a painterly and confident manner. Bringing together everything he is interested in to form a unique singular synthesis.

When looking at the works there is a sense of filtration where by shadows are warm and light is somehow succulent. Where acidic colours and candyfloss pink feels homely and the subversion of Mexican wrestling masks and vintage American cars feel familiar and beguiling at the...

2013 - 2016 Falmouth University BA Hons Fine Art

2011 - 2012 Foundation Lichfield College

2016 - Midas Award, The Exchange Newlyn Art Gallery Penzance

2016 - The Other Art Fair, as part of the Saatchi Invest in Art stand

2016 - Fine Art 2016, Falmouth University Degree Show

2015 - Schism, The Poly Falmouth

2015 - Residents of Ten, The Fish Factory Falmouth

2013 - First Year Show, Falmouth University

2012 - Foundation Show, Lichfield College