John Silverton
Background
I paint full-time following a career with a creative studio allied to the
film and advertising industry. This media work provided artistic experience
in specialised techniques and creative paint applications that supplemented
traditional art school training in London and Eastboume.
About My Work
I enjoy the creative freedom of taking reality towards a more abstracted vision
in my paintings. Radiant, intense, often contrasting but harmonized colours
['colours to stir the sensual depths of man' - Matisse] and the materiality
of the paint are worked to produce subjective interpretations of nature. Paintings
expressing the essence and luminosity of sunsets, that time-frame of changing
colours and impending dusk, are a continuing theme.
I work on block canvases or on board but also adopt less conventional surface
materials and textural effects that provide a relief element. These have included
the multi-lathed surface of Sterling board, high relief hand-made paper, Linoleum
flooring and the sculptured trays of chocolate boxes (receiving two awards).
My works have been commissioned by the internationally renowned Classical
music consort Phantasm to illustrate two CDs released by Avie Records.
Enjoy perusing the galleries and if you require further information, including
prices, please email me or make an entry in the visitors book. Your comments
will be appreciated as is your interest in my paintings.
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