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DONORMAN

DONORMAN (2022) – 60 CM X 90 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS I felt inspired to paint this piece after buying two canvasses containing superheroes, heroines and villains from the Marvel and DC universes. Donorman is the superhero who is in the process of donating a kidney to Kidneyman. This heroic act means the… Continue reading DONORMAN

KIDNEYMAN

KIDNEYMAN (2022) – 60 CM X 90 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS I was in the process of documenting my journey with chronic kidney failure and felt inspired to paint this piece. I purchased two canvasses containing superheroes, heroines and villains from the Marvel and DC universes which inspired a superhero-themed painting. Kidneyman is… Continue reading KIDNEYMAN

LIFELINE

LIFELINE (2022) – MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE “Haemodialysis is my lifeline.” Haemodialysis means that your blood flows outside of your body and through a special filter that removes wastes and extra fluids, the clean blood is then returned to your body. The blood travels through tubes that are inserted into a fistula via needles. The fistula… Continue reading LIFELINE

HOPE

HOPE (2021) – 30 CM X 40 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTS AND ALCOHOL MARKERS ON CANVAS BOARD A follow-up to my piece, 1.2 Billion seconds, I wanted to share my feelings of hope for the future. 2020HOPE.was an unprecedented year for all of us and I lost my father in April of that year, which… Continue reading HOPE

SELFIE

Selfie (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Alcohol markers on white paper My darling wife Samantha, taken from a selfie she took this year. She looks beautiful and is expressing her love to me by sending this via a WhatsApp message.

DEATHBED 1

Deathbed 1 (2020) – 29.7 cm x 42 cm – Brush pen and watercolour paints on card This piece expresses my frustration at being tethered to the overwhelming number of series produced in modern times. ‘Binge-watching’ on-demand programming has become the norm, but the trouble is that you become endlessly chained to every subsequent season… Continue reading DEATHBED 1

VOID

VOID (2020) – 43 cm x 61 cm – Alcohol markers on card Some of my art features a screaming figure, symbolising my frustrations with life and my desire to be heard. Having been a painfully shy child, I still carry significant remnants of this shyness into adulthood. The absence of eyes in the head… Continue reading VOID

BASQUIAT

Basquiat (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Alcohol markers on paper On the occasion of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 60th birthday on 22nd December 2020, I found myself browsing through photographs of him online. A captivating Polaroid picture of Basquiat in a shirt and tie caught my eye. Just a week earlier, I had interviewed… Continue reading BASQUIAT

OLEK

Olek (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Alcohol markers on paper Olek has had a profound influence on my career as an artist. When launching my podcast, I reached out to various artists at different stages of their careers for the first episode. Olek graciously accepted the invitation, and the connection we formed… Continue reading OLEK

NOT LIKE YOU

NOT LIKE YOU (2019) – 29.7 CM X 21 CM – ALCOHOL MARKERS ON PAPER This artwork, created for a 2022 exhibition at LiTE-HAUS Galerie in Berlin, delves into the profound yet playful connection between humans and monkeys, inspired by a page from the Newnes’ Pictorial Knowledge 1950s Encyclopedia about ‘monkeys and their ways’. The… Continue reading NOT LIKE YOU

WHEN THE STUDENT IS READY

WHEN THE STUDENT IS READY (2024)  – 42 CM x 29.7 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINT ON CAVAS BOARD The Karate Kid was also one of my all-time favourite childhood films. I related deeply to Daniel LaRusso as the underdog. Like Daniel, I took up karate as a child, and as an shy, overweight kid, I… Continue reading WHEN THE STUDENT IS READY

SCHWARZENEGGER

Schwarzenegger (2020) – 21 cm x 29.7 cm – Acrylic paints on white card The film, Commando, inspired this artwork. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a childhood idol of mine. Most probably because I was the opposite of him, as a fat shy child, I was attracted to his supreme confidence and muscular physique. In this piece,… Continue reading SCHWARZENEGGER

AM REAL HUMAN

AM REAL HUMAN (2020) – 29.7 CM X 42 CM – ACRYLIC PAINT ON CAVAS BOARD Short Circuit is one of my all-time favourite childhood films, capturing my imagination with its excellent soundtrack, the captivating story of a sentient robot, and the awe-inspiring backdrop of New York City. Growing up in a small market town, I was… Continue reading AM REAL HUMAN

SUFFOCATED

Suffocated (2020) – 42 cm x 29.7 cm – Brush pens and collage on card This piece emerged from a well of personal frustrations, capturing the struggle between the burdens of expectations and the resilience of the human spirit. At its heart, the solitary flower stands as a powerful symbol of growth, renewal, and blossoming… Continue reading SUFFOCATED

GIVE THANKS

Give thanks (2020) – 61 cm x 43 cm – Acrylic paints on card (Donated to The Alan Koppel Gallery, Chicago – June 2020) Chicago was a city I thought I’d never visit, being from the UK: New York, LA, and San Francisco were more prominently featured in my awareness through films and Silicon Valley… Continue reading GIVE THANKS

KING OF HEARTS

King of Hearts (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Acrylic paints on white paper Tupac’s music profoundly influenced and inspired me as a teenager in the 90s. Growing up in a small town was worlds apart from Tupac’s life, but something about his words resonated with me. I must have sensed his sensitive… Continue reading KING OF HEARTS

FEAR

Fear (2020) – 50 cm x 50cm – Acrylic paints on canvas Inspired by the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 classic, “Psycho,” I aimed to recreate a simple black-and-white version with a contrasting red background, symbolizing danger, horror, fear, gore, and blood. I sought to capture the terror on her face, intending for… Continue reading FEAR

LIZZO

Lizzo (2020) – 21 cm x 29.7 cm – Acrylic paints on paper I admire Lizzo’s stance on body image, political issues, and various other causes. She effectively uses her platform for positive change. This piece is dedicated to her and the values she embodies. It is created in a simple black-and-white style with a… Continue reading LIZZO

DEAR DAD

DEAR DAD (2020) – 21 CM X 29.7 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTS ON PAPER A tribute to Kenneth Stanley Light (1939-2020), my father, who passed away on 03-04-2020. The source photo was taken around 15 years earlier when he was healthy, happy, and still working at his taxi company, Arrow Taxis. The photo was from… Continue reading DEAR DAD

PLEASURE IS PAIN

Pleasure is pain (2019) – 80 cm x 80 cm – Collage and mixed media on canvas This collage was inspired by my contemplation of the idea that pleasure equates to pain. The jelly bean hands and silhouettes of nude women represent the relentless pursuit of pleasure in modern times, evident in pornography, junk food,… Continue reading PLEASURE IS PAIN

SIDDHA

Siddha (2019) – 42 cm x 29.7 cm – Brush pens on paper This artwork was inspired by Kapil Gupta, whose insightful writings deeply moved me. I hope it evokes a sense of reflection and tranquillity when you view it. I used brush pens and watercolour paper to capture the vibrant colours and effects of… Continue reading SIDDHA

THROUGH HIS EYES

THROUGH HIS EYES (2019) – 25 CM x 25 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS This portrait of my father holds deep personal significance for me. During the last three years of his life, dementia had taken such a toll on him that he needed full-time care, something neither my mother nor we could provide… Continue reading THROUGH HIS EYES

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DEATH SCROLLING

DEATH SCROLLING (2019) – 25 CM x 25 CM – OIL PAINT ON CANVAS In this artwork, a figure is depicted with a skeletal face, deeply engrossed in a smartphone. This striking image symbolises the pervasive impact of technology on human life, suggesting that excessive digital consumption can lead to a metaphorical ‘death’ of social… Continue reading DEATH SCROLLING

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LOST SOULS

Lost Souls (2019) – 50 cm x 50 cm – Acrylic paints and brush pens on canvas The concept of “Lost Souls” came to me while I was sketching, and I expanded the idea onto canvas. It represents all the lost souls who are unsure of their direction in life, merely existing rather than truly… Continue reading LOST SOULS

SWEET MOMENT

SWEET MOMENT (2019) – 21 CM X 29.7 CM – ALCOHOL MARKERS ON PAPER This painting is a tribute to my late mum, capturing a quiet and cherished moment as she enjoys a slice of gypsy tart. I wanted to preserve her warm, gentle expression, with her short brown hair framing her face and those… Continue reading SWEET MOMENT

SELF PORTRAIT 2

SELF PORTRAIT 2 (2019) – 25 CM x 25 CM – OIL PAINT ON CANVAS I painted this on my 37th birthday, 2nd June 2019. I treated myself to some painting time in the afternoon before enjoying a beautiful meal with my wife on a balmy summer’s day in England. In this self-portrait, I have… Continue reading SELF PORTRAIT 2

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN

Christopher Walken (2019) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Brush pens and pencils on paper Christopher Walken is one of Hollywood’s living legends. I felt inspired to draw this from a black-and-white reference photograph of Walken. I like that the outlines are a little bolder and the shading is subtle, like a graphic novel… Continue reading CHRISTOPHER WALKEN

DONALD SUTHERLAND

Donald Sutherland (2019) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Brush pens and pencils on paper Donald Sutherland, regarded as one of Hollywood’s enduring icons, has inspired this piece. Drawing from a black-and-white reference photograph of Donald, I aimed to capture not just his likeness but also the intensity that he brings to his roles.… Continue reading DONALD SUTHERLAND

WAYNE MARSH

Wayne Marsh was an acquaintance of mine. After a 20-year break from art, I returned without a clear direction but had some fun drawing portraits of people. I particularly enjoyed the pink, almost purple hue of Wayne’s face—I’m sure he appreciates it.

ODE TO PICASSO

Ode to Picasso (2019) – 21 cm x 14.8 cm – Marker pens on paper This piece was created during my black-and-white drawing experimentation phase. Using a reference photo of Picasso and transforming it into my representation was enjoyable. The result is reminiscent of a graphic novel style.

FATHER AND SON

Father and son (2019) – 21 cm x 14.8 cm – Watercolour marker pens on paper This art piece presents a stylised and intimate portrayal of a father and son, captured in a moment of closeness. The father is an old friend of mine, and I felt compelled to draw them from a reference photo.

WILD MAN

WILD MAN (2019) – 14.8 CM x 21 CM – WATERCOLOUR MARKER PENS ON PAPER This drawing is of my friend and former colleague, an intriguing character with countless stories to share. There’s no trace of shyness in him, which makes spending time with him a delight, especially since he’s quite the opposite of me.… Continue reading WILD MAN

RORY WALKER

RORY WALKER (2019) – 21 cm x 14.8 cm – Watercolour brush pens on paper We are often inspired by what we are most exposed to. Rory Walker, a former colleague and professional illustrator based in Bristol, would prolifically draw me as various characters, including a giant rat (don’t ask). His prolific drawing was part… Continue reading RORY WALKER

TWO ROCKS

TWO ROCKS (2019) – 22.5 cm x 29.5 cm – Watercolour painting on paper These two have been my rocks. My wife Sam and my dog Bruno. They were always there for me after a difficult dialysis session, throughout the numerous hospital appointments, and through periods of feeling physically and mentally awful. Sam supported me… Continue reading TWO ROCKS

BRUNO 1-8

Bruno 1-8 (2019) – 21 cm x 14.8 cm – Pen and ink on paper I was inspired to use pen and ink, which reminded me of my days as a nine-year-old drawing in primary school. I created a piece of artwork featuring a Victorian man riding a penny farthing bicycle, which someone purchased at… Continue reading BRUNO 1-8