Oliver Perry

Born in 1973 in London I am an artist and that is all that matters.
Colour is the way forward and a metamorphic approach to the figure is my take on the world today.

So, what are those odd little figures all about?

I found a new phrase recently, ‘Psychological Cubism’ and I think that sums up what I’m going on about rather nicely. 

 So Cubism in its purist form views things from multiple angles, giving you a 360 (almost topographical) view on a single plane. I do the same thing with psychologically fractured subjects.

 So I take the extremes of human emotion, and create expressive, fragmented figurative works that shows minds and bodies gripped by an overwhelming inner fear.

A kind of forewarning about the fragility of the flesh and the solitude of humans in the face of technical progress.

The paintings come about almost by accident, a provocation, a journey into the dark energy of the subconscious. This lingering mania and disorder igniting in our minds our own stories of the absurdities of modern life. Letting us search for the demons buried deep inside, while dragging the carcass of our prejudice and hatred behind us. Echoing the raw disturbance that bubbles under the surface of society.

 So I look at the a...

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This newly discovered direction has led to my work being shown at Parallax AF in London, invitations to show in New York and at several of the Affordable Art Fairs as well as the Grand Design Show at Excel. I am also represented by Handsford and Sons in London, DAC Concepts in Miami, VAM in New York and Artbridge, the sister company to the Hay Hill Gallery in London.

Recent Shows.
JLC Gallery - Reading.
Holm Park - Reading.
Windsor International Art Show- Windsor.
The Art Cell - Spain.
La Fina Linea - Spain.
Catalonia International Art Show - Spain.
Florence Biennale International Art Show - Italy.
Gallery Mentana - Italy.
Nolias Gallery, London.
Lloyd Gill Gallery - Western Super Mare.
Brick Lane Gallery - London.
Opera Gallery - Budapest.
Parallax AF - London.
Grand Designs - London.
Ollano - Miami.
VAM Art - New York
Van der Plas Gallery - New York
DAC Concepts - Miami
Handsford and Sons - London

American Art Awards - 1st Place 2020 2018 2017 2016