About

 
Chris Kirby UK Contemporary Artist

I am an artist, living along the North Norfolk coast who paints in a slightly modernist and minimalist style.

Admitted to Kingston School of Art & Design in the late 60s, my Influences include the French impressionists and later artists such as: Paul Cezanne, Georges Braque, Giorgio Morandi and Christopher Wood.

Over the years, I have taken a multi-disciplined approach to my art having practiced: collage, constructive sculptural work, enhanced photo-based artwork, as well as traditional painting on canvas and board. I exhibited internationally, including galleries in New York (Klompching), London (Truman) and Rome (Spazio Tetenal).

The main themes of my work are old wooden working boats, fishermen and coastal communities, which I have long been attracted to. I love old working boat's shapes and lines and in particular, what they represent to our coastal life and communities over thousands of years. I also paint traditional still life subjects.

It is always great to hear from collectors and existing or potential buyers. Please don't hesitate to contact me.