20, Apr,2024
Bridget Riley's "Cool Edge" from the British Airways Collection, completed in 1982, showcases her groundbreaking exploration of color and optical illusions. The piece, auctioned at £1,875,000, showcases her skill in Op art and geometric accuracy.
Sir Terence Ernest Manitou Frost, a renowned British abstract artist, established a new art style in England. After World War II, he began his career in his 30s and was knighted in 1998. His piece, "Colour Down the Slide," was auctioned.
Patrick Heron, a renowned British writer, critic, and artist, influenced modernist painting by focusing on color, light, and equating elements. His work, "Scarlet and Bordeaux in Cobalt: September 16th: 1975," was auctioned.
Coventry-born English modern artist George Thomas Shaw is well-known for his intricate paintings with suburban themes. Humbrol enamel paints are Shaw’s preferred medium; he was nominated for the 2011 Turner Prize. based in Devon’s Ilfracombe. At Sotheby’s, his piece “Scenes From the Passion: Ash Wednesday” was put up for auction.
Michael Craig-Martin influenced Julian Opie, a London-born artist known for his pop-art style of black line drawings. Criticised for commercialism, Opie's work has been commissioned for major projects worldwide, including Blur's album cover. His solo exhibitions include the National Gallery of Victoria.
Peter Doig, a well-known artist, finds inspiration for his varied pieces in childhood recollections, images, and other artists. Interestingly, he uses found photos but stays away from photorealism, viewing them as paintings “by proxy.” In addition, Doig founded the monthly StudioFilmClub in 2003, where he chooses movies and creates posters. His “Grasshopper Portfolio” piece of art was put up for auction at Sotheby’s.
Marc Quinn, a renowned British visual artist, specializes in painting, sculpture, and installations, exploring identity, environment, media, and genetics. He became a key figure in the Young British Artists movement.