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Artist Name

Barnaby Wills

Born: 1981

Hometown: Norwich

Based in: Norwich

Barnaby Wills works with painting and mixed media and has exhibited his artworks around the United Kingdom and in Hong Kong. The artist uses painting and mixed media to re-assemble images and abstractions to help reflect aspects of the world that surrounds us. He works on oil paintings that are based upon abstract constructions of shapes with bold colour sequences. The work helps the viewer understand a visual language that references nuances from abstract painting and pattern design. The paintings offer a view into a whole world of inter-connected shapes that use both curved and straight lines, helping to enliven interest and impact. When exploring themes and concepts he often frees himself from limitations and explores different possibilities for one work, or a series of works.
Wills studied Fine Arts at U.W.E in Bristol, in the UK and graduated in 2005. Wills has recently been included in exhibitions with the Holy Art gallery, in London, D Contemporary in London and La Fenice Gallery in Hong Kong as well as many others around the United Kingdom.

 



Barnaby Wills In The Studio

'Art is itself a tool for the growth of communication and understanding'

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More About Barnaby Wills

Question IconWhat inspires you?

Historical reference points within abstract and contemporary painting

Question IconDescribe your creative process.

I begin by having an idea that then translates into the beginnings of the painting. I then organise the idea with drawings and colour combinations. And I then take the appropriate steps to carry out the painting, using often flat colours turn a blank canvas into an abstract contemporary work of art. I

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Hard edged, abstract, impactful

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Sol Lewitt, Carmen Herrera, Frank Stella, Peter Halley

Question IconWhat is the most important tool when creating your work?

Spectacles

Question IconWhat is the best piece of advice you have been given?

A fellow artist once told me to follow my own interests.

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

Old modern art books, instagram, magazines, comics, illustrations and taking a walk around either urban or natural surroundings.


Credentials

Education

The University of the West of England

United Kingdom, 2005

Norwich School of Art and Design

United Kingdom, 2002

Awards

Cosimo Peoples Choice award, Highly commended

2023

Exhibitions

S B Art Gallery, Group exhibition

United Kingdom, 2024

Wave, The Holy Art Gallery

United Kingdom, 2024

Submergence, Anteros Main Gallery

United Kingdom, 2023

Epitome, The Holy Art gallery

United Kingdom, 2022

The Empire of the Sun

Hong Kong, 2021

Threshold 2021, D contemporary

United Kingdom, 2021

New Era, Art Number 23

United Kingdom, 2021

Rebirth, The Holy Art gallery

United Kingdom, 2021

Wildfire Gallery, Chester Art Fair

United Kingdom, 2019

For the love of art, Elizebeth James Gallery

United Kingdom, 2019

Purpose and Position, Surface gallery

United Kingdom, 2018

Mariners Helpdesk, Anteros Main Gallery

United Kingdom, 2017

The Electric Open, Electric Picture House

United Kingdom, 2017

Convergence 15, Stew Gallery

United Kingdom, 2015

Count Me In, Anteros Main Gallery

United Kingdom, 2015

Una Group exhibition 2,

United Kingdom, 2014

A letter in mind

United Kingdom, 2014

Art Below, Holland Park Tube station

United Kingdom, 2009