Our Art & Design students were today inspired & excited by a visit from the highly acclaimed artist Rob Wilson. Working mainly in vibrant mixed media. Robs inspiration comes from the dramatic architecture and moody landscapes found in and around the Northwest. His mixed media paintings incorporating paint, print, texture & lines of stitching, offer atmospheric interpretations of Peak District landscapes and these are complemented by dramatic paintings of the urban landscape. Heavily influenced by graphic and textile design, typeface and stitching often sit side by side with tradityional media.
He gave a demonstration of how he creates a piece of work giving a real insight into the techniques and methods used - showing how he builds up the layers, what media he uses and how he approaches his works resulting in a finished mixed media piece.
Rob studied for his degree at Bradford University in Graphic Design and Illustration. With it’s rich heritage of textiles, Bradford became a large influence in Rob’s work. Rob is now fast building a reputation as one of the most exciting young contemporary artists in the North West.
The vibrant cityscapes of Manchester vividly depict the energy and drama of living and working in a metropolis. There’s a sense of immediacy, but links with the past are also evoked by the juxtaposition of Victorian buildings and modern architecture.
Rob Wilson is regularly commissioned; many by architects who recognise his unique ability to capture the very essence of a particular building or place.
‘His distinctive work is described as ‘mixed media’ but this belies the complexity of his painting process which combines layers of paint, paper & print with stitching’ - Pure Buxton, Magazine
Follow the link to see a time lapse video of his work being created on his website http://www.robwilsonart.co.uk/: time lapse video - http://vimeo.com/37446930
Below are some photographs showing some of the stages of development of his work. The students were really inspired by seeing him create work in front of them and getting a first hand look of how he builds up one his pieces. Rob uses a range of approaches - drawing, collage, paint and stitch to create his work.
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