BANG – Blackstone Art Next Generation

Artist Paul Talbot gives you an insight into what makes him laugh, think, and tick. There might be something that will make you laugh, go aha or blush!
The making of his contemporary quirky art displays aspects of his life and the world around him that gives him inspiration.
Mainly working with acrylic on canvas his work adds simplicity to a recognisable image, where text can be an integral part of the artwork itself or a mechanism to carry an idea.

Edgy, quirky, humorous images using limited colour palettes convey thoughts we all have, places we have been and comments we could have made. His work works on several simple levels; emotional response, compositional balance, mark making, humour and at times, creates that ‘ah ha!’ moment or pink face.

There are two main aspects to his work, at present: acrylic paintings on canvas and graphite drawings. Paul works with an ever-changing palette to give visual impact that are at times almost graphical but look closely and there is movement on the surface. More recently, his work has been focused on using text as a creative process relaying thoughts of well-being and a series of ‘just three words’.

Owing to career and family commitments he had not been able to follow his passion of painting for many years until a friend made him a challenge, which has thankfully resulted in him painting and drawing again.
His work is primarily based on experiences both past and present, it explores bold imagery and intimate studies, which draw the viewer to take a closer look. The use of text gives an insight to elements of his recollections and humorous nature.
Often, titles for a piece are thought of first and images follow.

“I must admit, I do like to swear! and use my work as a vehicle for this; the expletive series is ongoing.”