140 x 94 cm
London based artist and photographer, Gavin graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art which led him to become a full time artist where he could use his talents as a photographer, printmaker and collagist in an attempt to create images that resonate and appeal.
Gavin Mitchell is represented by Turner Barnes Gallery, who have shown his pieces in art fairs across the world. His gallery representation has allowed Gavin and his work to be displayed in numerous exhibitions, both collective and solo. Not to mention his wide range of collectors including citizens from USA, Hong Kong, Japan, Europe & the UK. Collectors of his work is constantly growing across the globe as people appreciate the humour of his work.
The pop art artist is mostly known for his iconic Geisha Girl prints which juxtaposes the Western and Eastern culture. His unique take on pop art involves photographing vintage Japanese postcards from the early 20th Century and blowing them up on his computer making the faded hand painted watercolours bolder and brighter and combining the era and culture with that of modern-day Western ethos. Exploring this clash of cultures in Gavin’s work also emphasizes a beauty from traditional culture mixing with modern day elements.
His collections of work are inspired and influenced by what he comes across in car boot sales which is where he found the Japanese postcards along with a vintage playboy magazine which features in many of his iconic prints. By discovering these two objects and re-working them together marked the beginning of the “East meets West” idea.
‘My own photography or ‘found’ material provide me with the origins from which my artwork is created. I am always striving to find ways of adding another visual ‘layer’ to the inherently two-dimensional nature of my source.’ – Gavin Mitchell.
Gavin’s upcoming Solo Exhibition with Turner Barnes Gallery is to include a variety of new works but mainly focusing around his whole retrospect collection ‘That Was Then This Is Now.’
Gavin Mitchell Artist Spotlight – ‘That Was Then This Is Now Solo’ Exhibition
Artist and photographer, Gavin Mitchell has produced some iconic and hugely appreciated art since being represented by us here at Turner Barnes Gallery. His work has been a success both in the UK and worldwide as people from all different ways of life relate to the humour and talent within Gavin’s collections. Gavin explores juxtaposing the clash of cultures and eras in his prints, most recently his collection, ‘East Meets West,’ sees art fans and collectors eager to own such a unique take on art.
During the months March-April 2020 at our Chelmsford gallery, Turner Barnes Gallery will be hosting the upcoming solo exhibition ‘That Was Then This Is Now’ which will feature new works from multiple collections, both past and present by Gavin Mitchell.
