William Harman
Based London, UK
Humour is at the heart of my practice. I want my paintings to be fun. Drawing from my own experience and cultural heritage, I create purposely kitsch scenes that are recognisable and accessible. I use gatherings like birthday parties, family events, nights out and the regulars at the local as a starting point and fill my canvases with stiff, awkward characters. Composed with a painterly crudeness for the viewer to confront and enjoy, I try to navigate the course between realism and the surreal.
Education
Selected Exhibitions & Awards
2019: Robert Walters Group - UK Young Artist of the Year Award (finalist), Saatchi Gallery, London
2019: Pick N Mix, Brixton Beneficiary, London
2019: Fandom, Bones and Pearls Studios, London
2018: Graduate Show, Grand Parade, University of Brighton
2018: Where’s the Remote Mum?, Gallery Lock In, Brighton
2017: Inbetween, Grand Parade, University of Brighton
2016: Corridor, Grand Parade, University of Brighton
2015: Graduate Show, UAL CCW
Press
https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/aadm/2018/04/30/graduates-2018-william-harman/
https://www.robertwalters.com/sustainability/uk-young-artists/william-harman.html
Credentials
- Finalist of the Robert Walters Group, UK Young Artist of the Year Award
- Represented in international private collections
Purchase artwork by William Harman
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Achievements & Goals
- A Solo Show (Award Finalist)
- Upcoming residency
- Continue painting
- Travel
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Genre & Style
- Figurative
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Inspiration & Vision
- Personal experience
- People
- Life
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Sales & Trajectory
- Already sold works
- Self-funded
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Technique & Material
- Oil
- Acrylic
- Spray paint
