Chris Thompson
The Showman's House
The Showman's House
Original oil on canvas, framed in a floating white wood tray frame measuring 44 x 54 cm.
This striking Clapton house, drenched in deep purple, stands tall and grand - stripped away from it’s neighbours and placed centre-stage. Deep red theatre curtains frame the scene and a single lamp post stands beside it - an echo of a former life. Chris has playfully reimagined an important part of Clapton’s past, as this building housed Hackney’s forgotten theatre many years ago - Clapton Park Royal Theatre.
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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