Derek Dickinson
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Derek Dickinson, Behold, 2022£ 1,075.00
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Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Payne's Grey on Pink, 2022£ 2,340.00
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Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 02, 2022£ 3,055.00
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Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 03, 2022£ 3,055.00
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Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study on Ultra Blue, 2022£ 3,055.00
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Derek Dickinson, Figure in Silver Grey, 2020£ 1,430.00
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Derek Dickinson, Figure in Yellow and Red 01, 2020£ 1,560.00
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Derek Dickinson, Within, 2018£ 4,335.00
Derek Dickinson’s practice is strongly autobiographical, considering challenging aspects of life, such as depression, addiction, and anxiety. Movement is a key factor in his work, an abstraction of fluid forms which reflects his interest in the endeavour of existence. Dickinson’s canvas works, employing acrylic paint and muslin, explore spirituality through textural forms. Over time these conceptual expressions of emotion have become more figurative. His minimalist canvases’ rich textures reveal delicate and sensual figures.
These figures or forms are also seen in his current work with film, sound, and performance. The work reflects on finding strength in vulnerability, using process and gestures to create an ambiguous bodily language. A sense of uncertainty around exposure is explored through the presenting the self and personal experience. His production process expresses catharsis which is tempered by reflection in the exhibited work. These films have a painterly quality, using light and movement to evoke a chiaroscuro quality.
Artists including Mark Rothko, Francis Bacon and Bill Viola have influenced the work highlighting the complex relationship between artist and artwork and perhaps prompting the viewer to reflect on their experience of being human.
Born 1960 in Plymouth, UK
Lives and works in Duchy of Cornwall Estate, UK
EDUCATION
2022 MA Fine Art, University of Plymouth, Plymouth
2010 BA (Hons) Fine Art, University of Plymouth, Plymouth
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2019 Scholars, St Germans
2018 Scholars, St Germans
2016 Long Gallery , St Germans
2012 The Pipe Gallery, Plymouth, UK
2009 The Gallery, Liskeard, UK
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 MA Contemporary Art Practice, Graduation Show, University of Plymouth, UK
2021 KARST Gallery, Plymouth, UK
Gallery Shtorm Inaugural Online Exhibition
Equilibrium & Chaos, Gallery Shtorm in residence at Royal Opera Arcade Gallery
2020 Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK
2019 Host Galleries, Plymouth, UK
2017 Artmill Gallery, Plymouth, UK
2016 Artmill Gallery, Plymouth, UK
2015 Artmill Gallery, Plymouth, UK
2012 Modern Artist Gallery, Pangbourne, UK
2010 Royal William Yard, Plymouth, UK
2009 Royal William Yard, Plymouth, UK
The Gallery, Liskeard, UK