Phil Illingworth

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Artist statement

I hoard ideas. Certain things fascinate me for reasons which may be elusive, like a face that seems familiar but which I can't quite place. My practice is about exploring these ideas, and probing for the ingredients which caused them to become rooted in my imagination.

My practice is defined by experimentation, and I am more interested in posing questions than in providing answers. My work tends to be driven by concept rather than discrete process, whilst the relationship between concept, the materials I use and form of execution is always carefully considered. My work includes three-dimensional objects, three-dimensional painting, experimental drawing, video and photography.

Current and forthcoming events

  • December 2012 - July 2013: Marmite Prize for Painting, Marmite Prize, Touring (more info)

Solo exhibitions

  • 2012 Frightening Albert, WW Gallery, London (more info)
  • 2009 Little Gods, Gallery Art Space, Portsmouth (more info)

Group exhibitions

  • 2012 Say what you see, Aspex, Portsmouth (more info)
  • 2011 Salon 2011, Matt Roberts Arts, Vyner Street, London
  • 2010 Salon Art Prize 2010, Matt Roberts Arts, London (more info)
  • 2010 John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool (more info)
  • 2010 Time, Wilson Williams Gallery, London
  • 2009 Come Together, CoExist Gallery, Southend-on-Sea (more info)
  • 2009 Travelling Light London > Venice Biennale, WW Gallery / Pharos Gallery, Venice (more info)
  • 2009 Travelling Light London > Venice Biennale, WW Gallery / Pharos Gallery, Hackney Downs (more info)
  • 2009 GASP, Art Space, Portsmouth
  • 2009 Affluenza, Affluenza Exhibition, Clerkenwell (more info)
  • 2009 PG: Parental Guidance, Wilson Williams Gallery, Hackney Downs (more info)
  • 2009 Mink Schmink - WW Gallery, Wilson Williams Gallery, London (more info)
  • 2008 101 Show, Crybaby Gallery, USA
  • 2008 Annual Juried Show, The Kinsey Institute Gallery, USA

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