Derek Dickinson

WORKS
  • Derek Dickinson, Behold, 2022
    Derek Dickinson
    Behold, 2022
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    80 x 40 x 4 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Behold, 2022
    £ 1,075.00
  • Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Payne's Grey on Pink, 2022
    Derek Dickinson
    Figurative Study in Payne's Grey on Pink, 2022
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    100 x 70 x 4 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Payne's Grey on Pink, 2022
    £ 2,340.00
  • Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 02, 2022
    Derek Dickinson
    Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 02, 2022
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    120 x 100 x 4 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 02, 2022
    £ 3,055.00
  • Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 03, 2022
    Derek Dickinson
    Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 03, 2022
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    120 x 100 x 4 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study in Ultra Blue 03, 2022
    £ 3,055.00
  • Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study on Ultra Blue, 2022
    Derek Dickinson
    Figurative Study on Ultra Blue, 2022
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    102 x 76 x 2 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Figurative Study on Ultra Blue, 2022
    £ 3,055.00
  • Derek Dickinson, Figure in Silver Grey, 2020
    Derek Dickinson
    Figure in Silver Grey, 2020
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    76 x 51 x 4 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Figure in Silver Grey, 2020
    £ 1,430.00
  • Derek Dickinson, Figure in Yellow and Red 01, 2020
    Derek Dickinson
    Figure in Yellow and Red 01, 2020
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    122 x 61 x 4 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Figure in Yellow and Red 01, 2020
    £ 1,560.00
  • Derek Dickinson, Within, 2018
    Derek Dickinson
    Within, 2018
    Acrylic and muslin on canvas
    120 x 100 x 2 cm
    Derek Dickinson, Within, 2018
    £ 4,335.00
OVERVIEW
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.
BIO

 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

EXHIBITIONS