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Gallery > Ben Brewis > Electric Fields No.1
Electric Fields No.1
About the artist
Living close to Oxford and London, my work is influenced by both the ancient countryside and the future-focused experiences of a vibrant, global city. I want to alter people’s perceptions – subtly changing mindsets through art – and bringing some of the ‘unseen’ into reality. I took a BA in Graphic Design, Illustration and New Media, which was a platform to try new and adventurous combinations of media styles, both physical and digital. Subsequent studies in ancient civilisations and esoteric literature means I can’t help but add a mystical twist to my work. In 2012 and 2013 I was selected as a category finalist in the prestigious Lumen Prize art and technology competition. I was immensely proud to see my works tour the globe with galleries in London, NYC, Shanghai & Hong Kong. It was also fantastic to meet other artists from around the world. In my other life, I create graphic design for some of the world’s most recognisable companies, produce award-winning conceptual DJ mixes and publish novels and real treasure hunt books via my Firesnake Books imprint.
Title of artwork
Electric Fields No.1
Description of artwork
I’m a big believer in mixing up materials and experimenting with as many new mediums as possible. 'Electric Fields’ was inspired by the power of the summer sun radiating over golden wheat fields near my home in Banbury. I wanted to express how the sun’s energy is captured and stored for later use. I was also curious to see how a canvas stands up to being plastered in wall filler – and I was surprised with the positive results. A metallic gold acrylic base was washed in yellow and blue acrylic before being splashed with isopropyl alcohol. Finally I added a glowing ring to literally capture the sun’s rays.
Materials used
Acrylic on 24" x 24" canvas, wall filler, isopropyl alcohol, metallic paint, glowing paint. Contact me for enquiries: ben@firesnake.com
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