Chris Kirby Artist
Semi-abstract still-life artist inspired by my life and home along the North Norfolk coast.
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).
In the past several years, I have concentrated on still-life painting - compositions often embracing a subtly distorted or "flattened" perspective, enhancing the visual harmony of the elements.
The main theme of my work is old wooden working boats, which I have long been attracted to. I love their shapes and lines and in particular, what they represent to our coastal life and communities over thousands of years.
It is always great to hear from galleries, collectors and existing or potential buyers. Please don't hesitate to contact me.