Time on his face - Africa (2009) Painting by Blade62

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  • Original Artwork Painting, Oil
  • Dimensions Height 25in, Width 30in
This picture depicts an African man whose face has been weathered by time and life, the hardships he has endured and come through with the scars of life etched on his face. I tried to get to show this through the painting and leave the background as it is not the main focus of the composition. I wanted the main focus to on the mans face as not to detract[...]
This picture depicts an African man whose face has been weathered by time and life, the hardships he has endured and come through with the scars of life etched on his face. I tried to get to show this through the painting and leave the background as it is not the main focus of the composition. I wanted the main focus to on the mans face as not to detract from him. To soften the effect I put the colours in pinks and purples as top cause a clash and confusion, rather than harshness of greys & blacks. But never to detract from the mans struggles with what life has throw his way.

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Qualifications • BTEC National Diploma in Computer Graphic Art (merit) Lewisham College July 1998 • Selected for support & development amongst emerging Chinese Artists Professional[...]

Qualifications
• BTEC National Diploma in Computer Graphic Art (merit)
Lewisham College July 1998
• Selected for support & development amongst emerging Chinese Artists
Professional Artist development (PAD) February 2006-09-12
Exhibitions
• Establishment: Lava Café
Date: October 2005
A series off paintings exhibited at the café at one time expressed great
Interest which led onto commissioned work. Some paintings titled below were
On display.
‘Jimmy, feeling hazy’
‘Brando at the waterfront’
‘Leon – The film’

• Establishment: Beckenham library
Date: November 2005
Solo show acknowledges by Asterisk, ten paintings displayed with one in
Particular titled ‘Marlon in a blue mood’ received phenomenal interest.



• Establishment: The Great Art Fair – Alexander Palace, London
Date: November 30, December 1, 2, 3 2006
On The Chinese Art stand with fellow Chinese artists.
Proprietor: Jimmy Lek (Chinese Art)
Some paintings titled below were on display.

‘Jimmy, feeling hazy’
‘Tears from an unknown child’
‘ Will Smith – In a purple mood’
‘Beckenham – Celebration’




• Establishment: A Thames Valley University and Trocadero Partnership
Date: 18th February- 11th March 2007
Inside Out is an exciting mixed-media exhibition of recent and new work by artists of Chinese descent, the first exhibition of its kind displayed at the Trocadero Centre in the heart of Central London. The artists who hail from a diverse range of backgrounds; London, Bournemouth, Glasgow and Germany. China, Hong Kong and Singapore, were selected for their originality, imagination and enthusiasm. They represent a wide range of ages from the young emerging, to the more mature established and have exhibition on a National and International level. This timely exhibition coincides with the Chinese New Year celebrations for the Year of the Pig which represents a year of happiness, prosperity and well being. Some artists were born in the year of the pig and have responded enthusiastically to the symbol of the pig image and others have explored the idea of cultural identity.



Competitions
• Kith and Kids
Date: September 2006
The honorary Chair Jerry hall and The Spurs football team held the
Charity event at White heart Lane, the event was split into two sections
The Art competition and the Grand Draw Gala Evening.
I submitted ‘Robbie Keane’ which I painted specifically for this event.
Result: Pending



Competitions
• Liberated expression, Barclays Bank, NSPCC, Candid Arts Trust
Date: November 2006
The paintings will be held at Barclays Bank Global Headquarters in
Canary Wharf to be viewed by the staff and guests.
From the 9th to the 12th November the paintings will be displayed in Candid
Arts trust.
Result: Paintings are yet to be selected.

• Lily Oncology
Date: October 2006
The exhibition is to be held at the Royal College of Art in Kensington Gore,
London.
Results: Did not win, but painting has gone on with other ...

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