Artist statement
Concepts
I think most of my work is about storytelling: capturing a situation or a scene that seemed to be memorable or unusual in some way. I like to present a simplified world broken down into colours and shapes, and let the viewers imagination fill in the gaps. As subject matter, I draw inspiration from everyday scenes, and local events or the strange things that people do.
Influences
My work draws upon a range of references, from local events and customs, to architecture, people in fancy dress, unusual objects and textured surfaces. Artist influences are wide, ranging from Paul Coldwell to Craig Atkinson and of course the genius that is Olivier Kugler.
Career path
BA Hons Fine Art
MA Fine Art Printmaking
PGCE
Solo exhibitions
- 2012 Graeme Reed, Yellowstone Art Boutique, Stafford
- 2010 Graeme Reed, Shire Hall Gallery Cafe, Shire Hall gallery, Stafford
- 2009 Ashbourne Arts Festival, St John Street Gallery, Derbyshire
- 1994 Paintings - Graeme Reed, Flaxman Gallery, Staffordshire University
- 1994 Paintings - Graeme Reed, The Bond Gallery, Birmingham
Group exhibitions
- 2012 Selected Artists, Ashbourne Town Hall, Derbyshire
- 2011 Contemporary Printmakers, Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford
- 2011 contemporary printmakers, The Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford
- 2011 contemporary printmakers, The Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford
- 2011 Wirksworth Arts Festival, Art Trail, Wirksworth
- 2010 Wirksworth Festival, Wirksworth Town, Wirksworth
- 2010 Asbourne Arts Festival 2010, Ashbourne Town Hall, Ashbourne
- 2009 Wirksworth Art Festival, Art and Architecture Trail, Derbyshire
- 2008 Wirksworth Art Festival, art and architecture trail, Derbyshire
- 2004 The Hunting Art Prize, Royal College of Art, London
- 2004 Royal West of England Academy 6th Open Print Exhibition, Royal West of England Academy, Cheltenham
- 1994 Beast Myths And Legends, Gateway Arts Centre, Shropshire
- 1993 Studiospace, English Bridge Workshop, Shropshire
- 1992 Migraine Images, St Martins Gallery, London
- 1991 Press To Print, Tyne And Wear Museum
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