Artist biographies

Invader is the pseudonym of a well-known French urban artist, born in 1969, whose work is modelled on the crude pixilation of 1970s-1980s 8-bit video games. He took his name from the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders, and much of … Continued

Graduating with a first class honours degree in fine art from Bradford College of Art in 2000, Ian moved to Brighton where he continues to live, work and exhibit his art on a regular basis. Engaged with identity and place, … Continued

Multimedia artist Ian Francis has described his work as being about “pornography and news reports from warzones rather than sex and death.” His information-rich canvases, which often depict violent, urban scenes, contain both figurative and abstract elements—rendered in acrylic and … Continued

UK based artist Hush draws influence from graphic novels, animation and the evanescent quality of street art. Hush’s mix of crazy anime inspired characters and pop-infused imagery creates a fascinating commentary on urban culture and has been described as Urban … Continued

Helen Beard (b. 1971, Birmingham, UK) studied at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design and went on to have a fifteen year career as an assistant art director in the film industry. During this time, Helen continued with … Continued

Hannah Perry makes jarring, fast edited films whose energy and pace describe the struggle to contain adolescent feelings, and the difficulties in managing relationships, both offline and online. Perry captures digitally overheard arguments, intimacies or discussion to form a stream … Continued

Hanneke (HANDIEDAN) is an Amsterdam based artist and designer. In 2002 she graduated in photographic design at the Academy of Arts and Design St. Joost in the Netherlands. Although her degree says photography, she has also become well versed in … Continued

Greg Gossel was born in Baldwin, Wisconsin in 1982. He pursued an education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. In December 2005, Greg moved to Minneapolis, where … Continued

Grayson Perry, (born March 24, 1960, Chelmsford, Essex, England), British potter who embedded in his work images of violence and other disturbing social issues. Perry was born into a working-class family, and his interest in ceramics was kindled during childhood. … Continued

Award winning illustrator and printmaker Graham Carter has worked at the forefront of his industry for 15 years. To date his CV lists a string of successful campaigns with Aviva, Bupa, Orange, Waterstones, Dirty Bird Records, Visa, Monster.co.uk, and editorial … Continued