CHRISTIAN MARSH

Christian Marsh has been described as one of the most ‘humane’ (in the proper sense of the word) of all hyperrealist artists. For the people in his superb paintings are not impersonalized antlike beings, who merely serve the technical purpose of clarifying scale; but in contrast, are based on and portray genuine human emotions and concerns. This narrative provokes questions from the viewer such as who are they, and what are they doing- and it ultimately enriches and adds vivacity to his work.

 (From John Russell Taylor in: "Exactitude, Hyperrealistic Art Today")

 BORN: 
 1979, Dudley, West Midlands, England 

 EDUCATION 

 1999-2002, BA Illustration, University of Wolverhampton 
 2002-2004, MA Illustration,University of Wolverhampton 

 EXHIBITIONS 

 2012- “London's Calling”- Plus One Gallery, London (July) 
 2012- “Hyperrealism Now!”- Plus One Gallery, London (February) 
 2011- “Celebrating 10 Years of Hyperrealism Today”- Plus One Gallery, London (September) 
 2011- “Winter Show”- Plus One Gallery, London (February) 
 2010- “Winter Show”- Plus One Gallery, London (February) 
 2009- “Exactitude V”- Plus One Gallery, London (April) 
 2008- “Celebrating Palladio”- Plus One Gallery London (November) 
 2008- “Exactitude IV”- Plus One Gallery London (September )
 2008- “Summer Show”- Plus One Gallery, London (June) 
 2008- “Summer Show”- ArtLondon- Royal Hospital Chelsea (Summer) 
 2007- “ArtLondon”- Royal Hospital Chelsea (October) 
 2007- “ Group show: Gallery Artists” - Plus One Gallery (January)

 PUBLICATIONS 

 2009- “Exactitude - Hyperrealist Art Today”, by John Russell Taylor & ed. by Maggie Bollaert.(Thames and Hudson Ltd, London) 
 2010- “An Alternative Viewpoint” in: WLVdialogue (April) 
 2010- “Photorealist Paintings: Art Exhibitions” by Stephen Albrow (Plus One Gallery, Internet Article). 

STATEMENT 

“The use of photography is very important in my work as it allows me to freeze a moment in time. 

 “Having traveled to Hawaii and USA where the light so pure, these places offered images that were flooded with detail of shadows and strong light reflections. The ever-changing intensity of light, fascinated me and advances in technology has allowed me to capture these striking moments. Painting nighttime scenes also captivates me because of the artificial light which floods out into the dark streets. 

 “All these areas influence my selection when producing a painting, the light, the shadows and reflections. I like the challenge of the detailed architecture of urban life but I like to mix the solid architectural shapes with the curved and asymmetrical ones of people and nature. I find the inclusion of people adds an important aspect of scale but they also add narrative to the work raising questions of what they are doing and thinking. 

 "I am always looking for new and exciting images to test my abilities and provide new and creative challenges".

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