Nathan Markham

A self-taught, multi-medium Melbourne-based British fine artist whose work conforms to no one particular style, his modus operandi constantly developing and redefining itself.

From ambitious beginnings in the small market town of Driffield, Yorkshire- Nathan, unfazed by the lack of an artistic community, found solace in drawing, photography and digital production. Dabbling in Dali-inspired digital surrealism to psychedelic symmetry- his creativity began to manifest until a figurative fine artist surfaced. Self-taught and driven by the persistent need to produce, Nathan began working with acrylic and aerosol on canvas to create narratives inspired by sociological observations, nostalgic influences and the ambience of cultural phenomenon that surround him.

Addicted to the sense of accomplishment and elation experienced in finishing a piece, Nathan seeks to regularly absorb and adapt to new techniques with the intention to incorporate them in his present and future works- therefore forever evolving his style and direction. His pieces take form as they’re produced, guided by internal cues as opposed to kinetic ones-with no dictation nor boundaries, they reflect the liberation and individualism he possesses in his creative sovereignty.

Motivated by the process in some cases more than the final piece itself, Nathan draws inspiration from the likes of Francis Bacon and David Hockney as-well as the aforementioned Salvador Dali, amalgamating the three styles into something reminiscent of the originals.

With total freedom of expression and the relentless approach in developing new methods and exhausting them, we are only yet to see Nathan’s final form (if ever).

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