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Artist Statement:
A painting should speak for
itself. Otherwise, why paint
it?
However, for those who like to
have some background
information, here are a few of
the things that fascinate and
inspire me.
The crossover between fine art
and illustration. Many of my
favourite artists have been
illustrators.
The combination of images with
words and typography. They
each contribute in different
ways to the message in the
painting.
The classic icons created by
celebrities and the roles they
play – in sport and politics
as well as entertainment.
The balance between the
natural qualities of the paint
and the way it is used to
represent an image.
The essence of a subject,
especially a film, being
conveyed in a single poster.
My years as an art director in
advertising are, not
surprisingly, also a strong
influence.
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Trevor Heath Biography:
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| Gender |
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| Status |
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
No thank you |
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| Education |
Masters of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Printmaking Giclee
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Pop Art - (1958 - 1975)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Peter Blake
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Peter Blake self-portrait
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
An exciting fusion of tradition and technology
Trevor Heath's prints interweave his traditional drawing and painting skills with high definition, digitally created elements such as typography, revelling in the opportunities opened up by new technologies. He personally handles every stage, from picking up the pencil or brush, on through multi–layered digital explorations to making his original giclee prints of the complete image.
He is fascinated by the crossover between fine art and illustration, many of his favourite artists having been illustrators. In his strong, distinct style it is possible to see echoes of their work: Peter Blake's portraits, mixing fine art painting with words and graphics; the commercially influenced simplicity of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein; the use of line drawing and colour in the innovative work of Eagle comic artists Frank Hampson and Frank Bellamy.
Heath's work also reflects various aspects of popular culture: the interplay between words and pictures; the imagery used in films; the typography on magazine covers, ads and packaging. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
A lifetime of art
Trevor Heath's art school training started in 1960 when art schools were about to become the birthplace of much of the music and pop art at the forefront of Britain's swinging 60s. After two years of thorough grounding in the traditional skills of drawing and painting at Wimbledon Art School he switched to Epsom Art School to specialise in graphic design for two years, graduating with first class honours.
His career progressed through top London advertising agencies before setting up his own advertising and design company in London in 1972. His work, now encompassing copywriting as well as art direction, ranged from TV commercials, posters and press ads to packaging and corporate identities, much of it for brand-leader companies. His experience of combining words, typography and images is now a major influence on his own art. He has travelled extensively through Europe and America absorbing their commercial and fine art cultures and now works full time as an artist from his studio in Surrey. His prints are in collections in America and Europe as well as the UK. |
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