Chris Thompson
The Surrealist's House
The Surrealist's House
Original oil on canvas, framed in a floating white wood tray frame measuring 44 x 54 cm.
Whilst the spirit of Magritte permeates all of the work in this exhibition, it is most apparent in this painting - a defining piece in the collection. Usually it is the houses which spark Chris’s imagination, but this was an idea dwelling in Chris’s mind long before he found the building. Discovered by accident whilst taking a detour through Hackney, this space close to Hackney Downs had already been converted from its original use and has now been transformed again by Chris in this love letter to Surrealism.
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
£40 insured delivery UK wide.
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