Chris Thompson
The Philosopher's House
The Philosopher's House
Original oil on board, framed in a floating white wood tray frame measuring 20.5 x 25 cm.
Here we are transported to an imagined moment in Hackney’s past, led up the pathway to St Augustine’s Tower, welcomed by blossoming trees. The oldest surviving building in Hackney, it is all that remains of a 16th century Parish Church, which itself replaced a 13th century Medieval Church founded by the Knights of St John. It stands as a beacon of the past, still holding its ground as the city around it changes beyond recognition.
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
£15 insured delivery UK wide. International options available at the checkout.
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