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Steve Whitehead
Steve Whitehead
Born: 1960 Coventry
Education: MA University of Wales Aberystwyth
Courtauld Institute of Art
Steve Whitehead describes his work as 'Magic Realism' His paintings of strong design and virtuoso detail give them an almost surreal
atmosphere that is instantly memorable. Whitehead's art is sometimes described as a
form of Photorealism, although according to the art critic Michael
Paraskos it is more like a Poetic Realism, as Whitehead does not simply
reproduce photographs in paint, but creates composite images, drawing
on many photographs and historic art images. In particular Whitehead is
influenced by the landscape traditions of northern European romantics,
such as Caspar David Friedrich, and the realism of the Biedermeier
realist painters.
Steve Whitehead image featured above: Thames Barrier 48 x 72inches
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
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