SLART – CV

SLART IS A UK-BASED VISUAL ARTIST Born June 2, 1982Currently living and working in Swindon, Wiltshire. BIOGRAPHY SLART (Steven Light) is a figurative expressionist artist who works and lives in Swindon, UK. At the age of eight, he discovered that he had been adopted by his grandparents, which set him on a journey of introspection… Continue reading SLART – CV

OWN IT!

“The world will ask you who you are, and if you do not know, the world will tell you.” – Carl Jung

SÜẞ

SÜẞ (2024)  – 42 CM x 29.7 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINT AND PENCIL ON PAPER “SÜẞ” is an exploration of human eye contact highlighting the theme of communication, how two individuals can share a deep, wordless exchange. The artwork’s vibrant colours and expressive forms evoke the sweetness and complexity of human interaction, inviting viewers to… Continue reading SÜẞ

MENSCH

MENSCH (2024)  – 42 CM x 29.7 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON PAPER As part of the Trespasso series, “Mensch” employs a striking complementary colour combination of blue and orange. This piece compellingly explores the often-overlooked importance of connecting solely through eye contact, particularly in today’s screen-dominated world of 2023. Drawing inspiration from Marina Abramović’s… Continue reading MENSCH

PLEIN

PLEIN (2023)  – 42 CM x 29.7 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON PAPER Part of the Trespasso series, “Plein” employs my favourite blue and orange complementary colour combination. The underrated power of connecting solely through eye contact, especially in a screen-dominated world in 2023, is compellingly captured in this piece. Inspired by Marina Abramović’s 2010… Continue reading PLEIN

6 Captivating Twenty-First Century Women Artists Who Inspire and Influence

SLART NOTE: I’m no art critic but I wanted to share my thoughts on 6 female artists with whom I have crossed paths with their work, who inspire me to be a better artist. After a chat with my wife about how our one-year-old daughter could be the next [Insert top female Olympic swimmer’s name… Continue reading 6 Captivating Twenty-First Century Women Artists Who Inspire and Influence

Time to slow down

Weekly Art Practice #11: Allowing Creative Renewal and exploring Malaga’s Art Scene

I AM ‘THAT’ I AM

I AM ‘THAT’ I AM (2024)  – 70 CM x 50 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS As part of the Trespasso series, this piece explores the profound concept of “I Am That I Am,” capturing the sensation of losing oneself in another’s gaze. It evokes the moment when you become so immersed in someone… Continue reading I AM ‘THAT’ I AM

The flywheel is spinning

Weekly Art Practice #10: Embracing Rejections, Moving Forward, submitting proposals with Power and Grace.

NOT TODAY

NOT TODAY (2024)  – 80 CM x 53 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS Inspired by a vivid dream in which a mob leader shoved a gun into my mouth after I had angered his wife, this piece captures the peaceful intensity of that moment. The thoughts I experienced in the dream echoed, “I’m not… Continue reading NOT TODAY