It's fitting that Simon is returning to the gallery just as summer arrives in Hampstead. Although his work depicts a dreamy nether-world, there is still an unmistakably English quality to it.
We're delighted to welcome Simon Garden back for his second solo exhibition at the gallery. Garden's paintings are mysterious and magical with an enchanting playfulness.
"The paintings of Simon Garden reveal a parallel world of haunting mystery.... of legends and myths and memories of long ago, all imbued with a golden light and an atmosphere of suspense"
Derek Balmer, President, Royal West of England Academy (2001-10)
A short film about the artist Simon Garden exploring his work and techniques including making his own oil paint, his methods and inspirations.
I have been drawing since my earliest memory.
Drawing has always felt like such a natural language to me, ancient and there before we learn to speak our first word. I am reminded of something said by the artist and teacher Howard Ikemoto; “When my daughter was about seven years old, she asked me one day what I did at work. I told her I worked at the college and that my job was to teach people how to draw. She stared back at me, incredulous, and said, “You mean they forget?”
Graduated. First Class B.A. Hons Degree – Fine Art, Exeter
2000 - Elected as Academician by The Royal West of England Academy
EXHIBITIONS: SOLO SHOWS
2018 - ‘Transition.’ Catto Gallery, London
2016 - ‘Mixing Oil & Water’ Brian Sinfield, Gallery
2014 - ‘Succesive Approximations’ Thompsons, Gallery
2013 - Sladers Yard. Bridport Thompsons Gallery, London
2013 - Brian Sinfield Gallery, Cotswolds
2012 - ‘Journey' Beaux Arts, Bath
2011 - ‘If It Could Be’ Thompsons-Marylebone, London
2010 - ‘New Paintings’ Beaux Arts, Bath
2010 - Sladers Yard, Bridport
2009 - Thompsons- Marylebone, London
2008 - Beaux Arts, Bath
2007 - Thompsons- Marylebone, London
2006 - Brian Sinfield Gallery, Cotswolds
2005 - Thompsons-Marylebone, London
2002 - Thompsons Gallery
2001 - Beaux Arts, Bath
PRIZES/OPEN SELECTION EXHIBITIONS
2017 - RWA. Strange Worlds. The Vision Of Angela Carter, Invited Artist
2012 - Toronto Art Fair
2010 - Islington Art Fair
2009 - RCA Art Fair
2004 - Discerning Eye. London.South West Prizewinner
2002 - The Hunting Prize Exhibition, London
2001 - 50 Wessex Artists.Brewhouse, Taunton
2000 - Cutlers Exchange, Regent St. Selected South West Painters
REGULAR MIXED SHOWS WITH THE FOLLOWING GALLERIES 2000 - 2018
Stafford Gallery, London
Thompsons Gallery, London
Sladers Yard Gallery, Bridport
Royal West Academy, Bristol
Beaux Arts Gallery, Bath
Rob Whittle Fine Art, Birmingham
Royal Academy Summer Show, London
Brian Sinfield Gallery
PUBLICATIONS
Strange Wolds, The Vision Of Angela Carter
Evolver Books, 50 Wessex Artists
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
UK, USA, Netherlands, Australia, Japan
Drawing has always felt like such a natural language to me, ancient and there before we learn to speak our first word". Simon Garden
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use the form or email us at: art@cattogallery.co.uk
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Sunday 12 - 5pm
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