Chris Kirby: contemporary maritime artist.

As a Norfolk artist I'm drawn to Norfolk's fishing & maritime history: old wooden working boats, fishermen's huts, fishing villages & fishermen at work are subjects that evoke in me a sense of attachment & nostalgia to Norfolk's, and indeed Britain's, coastal life & traditions over the millennia. This is the inspiration for my work.

I paint with a modernist sensibility, focusing on the placement & interplay of the shapes & forms & how they often juxtaposition together, which I emphasise by painting surrounding areas in flat planes of colour to give a sense of space & openness of the wide seascape vistas.

I see myself not as not only maritime artist, but a creator of contemporary coastal art that conveys a connection with the sea & our country's maritime history.

It is always good to hear from collectors & existing or potential buyers. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Studio visits are welcome by appointment. My studio is in the village of Hindringham, Norfolk, U.K.




Copyright: all photographs & images are copyright © Chris Kirby 2025