Painter and draughtsman. Born in Bedford, England, 1979.
Somethings that come to mind when I think about my work: The gaps inbetween. Brushmarks and texture. The feel of certain paints. Cadmium orange. Reds and browns. Contradictions. Painting on wood or raw canvas. A smooth gesso surface. From memory or life. A photo. My surroundings. Experimenting and process. Drawing and mark making. Scrubbing and scratching out. Erasing. Starting again.
http://www.kristianpurcell.blogspot.com
Exhibitions:
2008: ‘in situ: paintings’ and other works, one man show, The House, Wycliffe Road, Cambridge
2008: One man show, 11 Wellington Street, Bedford
2007: 22 works in Giant Machine group show, Bromham Mill Art Gallery, Bedford.
Biography:
2004-present: Curatorial Assistant, Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford
2005-2008: Co-director of Giant Machine Art Studio with Gemma Hutton and Olli Piombino.
2002-2006: History of Art, Architecture and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester
1998-1999: Foundation Art & Design, Bedford College
1979: Born in Bedford