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Stephen Anthony Rea Biography:
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Age
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47
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
7
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Tom Keating
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Stephen Anthony Rea, born Blackley, Manchester in 1962.
1978- Attended Bolton collage of A&D, studying,Art History,Fine Art,Photography and Interior Design.
My first works were reproductions inspired by the Impressionists, Turner, Rembrandt,Michelangelo, De Vinci, Vermeer and Tom Keating.
I sold my first commission in 1980- "Quiet Evening" by Spolaar. A 3ft x 2ft oil on canvas, using the exact technique as the original artist.
1983- Moved to Angelsea in wales where I was invited to join D.A.I. Studios, a working gallery in Cearnarfon. The gallery comprised of; Artist, Illustrators, Potters, Sculptures.
1986- Returned to Manchester where I continued to sell commissioned work, mainly for overseas clients in Europe, Canada, Australia,Saudi Arabia and The U.A.E.
It was during this period I began to develop new techniques, inspired by "Penumbra", the continuing battle between light and dark.
These included; a four colour technique with oil on canvas, producing areas of darkness where the viewer can see hidden images within the main subject. A reverse painting technique with acrylic on gesso, using bright vibrant colours with soft edges, allowing the viewer to visually compete the piece, and a tactile technique which breaks away from the normal confines of viewing art and allow pieces to be touched. This unique aspect allows the viewer not only to see form but to feel it.
6th June - 1st July 1998,I was invited to hold an exhibition at Manchester's Blyth Gallery. the tactile technique,which also incorporated light sculpture to emphasise the Penumbra, was demonstrated when a representative from Henshaw's Society for the Blind felt the tactile piece, and was able to describe the work. It was at this exhibition that I was approached By an aid from the Oman Embassy in London, and was commissioned to undertake two watercolour portraits of His Majesty The Sultan of Oman.
2002- Moved to Spain. continued with private commissioned work while producing paintings and interior designs for restaurants. I also spent time travelling around the Costa Blanca, painting seascapes and landscapes.
2009- Returned to Gosport UK. My resent work is inspired by the Mediterranean colours and the movement of light upon water experienced in Spain, Still incorporating the Penumbra influence. I also produce limited edition Giclee. prints of my work
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