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Artist Statement:
In my paintings there is a
story happening on the
surface, but everything is not
spelt out. I believe it is
important to allow room for
the imagination and
interpretation of the viewer,
and indeed the artist. I'm an
admirer of the Surrealist
philosophy of seeking to let
thoughts and responses occur
at the intuitive or
subconscious level, and I
believe in allowing
opportunities for this in the
creation of art.
Painting for me is on one
level a technical and
aesthetic challenge; an
exploration of form,
composition, colour and
textures. But it is also a
tradition with limitless
potential for expressing moods
and feelings, creating
original narratives, and
reflecting on the concerns of
the artist. Recently, I've
been working from images that
interest me on a visual and
topical level (recent
paintings include imagery from
Japanese "kawaii" (cute) and
pop culture, prisoners,
hospitals, and Chernobyl),
which I use and sometimes
combine to create new stories
and atmospheres. Where the
source material comes from is
not necessarily important to
the final work or the intended
meaning, but can help inspire
in the making of it.
"It's better not to know so
much in a way about what ...
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Zachary Peirce Biography:
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33
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Male
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Your Personal Biography |
I completed a BA Fine Art (Hons) degree at Middlesex University in 1996. My work during the degree was a mixture of painting and film. After my degree I travelled, living in Sydney for six months and Los Angeles for four years, where I worked in film post production picture and sound editing departments.
Since returning to London in 2002, I have worked as a web and graphic designer, but also spent six months painting at the Cyprus College of Art. I am currently producing new work from my studio in East London. My intentions are to exhibit my work and continue pursuing art as a career focus.
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I was born (1974) and raised in London. I’ve been interested in painting and drawing since childhood, and grew up in an environment where artistic activities were encouraged. My father and two uncles were professional photographers and my grandfather was Waldo Peirce, a well known American painter whose work has featured in museums and collections such as the Metropolitan’s in New York. I grew up with paintings around and an early impression of art as a profession. |
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