Chris Thompson
The Muralist's House
The Muralist's House
Original oil on canvas, framed in a floating white wood tray frame measuring 44 x 54 cm.
The first house in a new series, in this painting Chris starts employing figuration and portraiture as a tool to extend and develop the narrative components of his works. He draws upon a painting from early in his career to describe the imagined occupant of this Hackney house. The figure seems to be mid-escape, jumping out of this home and over the hedge, bringing a sense of drama, tension and storytelling to the piece.
The Artist
The Artist
Looking closely at light and shadow, Chris blends painterly realism with intriguing narrative. He pays attention to the everyday, the half-noticed and the overlooked. From an isolated building next to a canal to an unremarkable row of houses - Chris collects imagery which has sparked his imagination and transforms it. By placing these single houses into unexpected rural spaces he changes the context and thus creates a new narrative - steeped in otherness, nostalgic beauty and a hint of the surreal. A black and white cat traces his every step.
Framing
Framing
This artwork is framed in a white wood floating tray frame, ready to hang.
Delivery
Delivery
£30 insured delivery UK wide. International options available at checkout. Free collection from the gallery in London.
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