Steve Whitehead 

Born: 1960  Coventry

Steve Whitehead was born in Coventry and studied at the University of Wales with David Tinker, graduating with an MA in the mid 80's, before continuing his studies at the Courtauld Institute of Art.  He describes his work as 'Magic Realism' and his paintings' combination of strong design and virtuoso detail give them an almost surreal atmosphere that is instantly memorable. He has twice won the Wales Open and has also been a prizewinner in Manchester Academy and Hunting Art Prizes exhibitions. His paintings are held in the permanent collection of the Contemporary Art Society of Wales.

Education:  MA    University of Wales  Aberystwyth  

Courtauld Institute of Art

Steve Whitehead image featured right:   Thames Barrier   48 x 72inches

EXHIBITION

Modern Artists Gallery  Reading Berkshire

 

AWARDS

Manchester Academy

Hunting Art Prizes

Wales Open

WORK IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

1985 Contemporary Art Society for Wales - exhibited in the National Museum of Wales and St. David's Hal Cardiff
1990                University College of Wales
2005                Prudential Art Collection

REVIEWS  ARTICLES  REPRODUCTIONS

July 27 1990                  Art Review Magazine  
January  1995                  The Artist Magazine  
September 1999         The Spectator  

November 2001          AN Magazine January 2002         Resurgence Magazine  
Spring 2003                      The Portman Magazine
2006                                               Who’s Who in Art                

Works in Gallery:

Asprokremos Dam, Cyprus

To the Lighthouse

Richmond Bridge Panorama  Richmond upon Thames Surrey

 A fine stone bridge built in classical style by James Pain and Kenton Couse in 1777 and frequently the subject of paintings in the 18th and 19th centuries. It has 5 semi-circular river arches clad with Portland stone with the largest centre arch being 18.3m (60'0") wide and 5.3m (17'5") high. It replaced an earlier ferry and was a toll bridge until 1859. It is the oldest surviving bridge over the tidal Thames. Between 1937 and 1939 it was widened on the upstream side but the original stones were removed to be re-used on the face of the widened bridge.