I came to painting late. I was in my mid 30’s. It was like falling in love with someone I didn’t totally understand, couldn’t control and who was beyond me. But I knew that above all else I wanted to experience life and express myself through this medium.
This is a dream I hold close, and, on occasion, I have even seen the possibility of it happening. Most of the time, however, I have a tricky, complicated and awkward relationship with painting. But, beyond people, it is the most important thing in my life.
I try to stop myself from asking if I am good or bad. But rather was I really present, committed and true?
Ship Charcoal on paper 2019
My Curriculum
Born 1972 Higher Education Heatherley School of Art 2010-12 Royal Drawing School Post Graduate Diploma 2008-9 Wimbledon School of Art BA Fine Art Painting 2001-2004 University of East Anglia History of Art and Architecture 1995-7
Recent Group Exhibitions New English Art Club Annual Exhibition 2021 Greatorex Street Gallery- 2018 Mandell’s Gallery Norwich - 2018 Discerning Eye -2016 Columbia Threadneedle - 2016 Art Bermondsey Project Space -2016J Jerwood Drawing Prize - 2013 Doggett Gallery London W11 - 2012 Vegas Gallery London E2 - 2012 Morley Gallery London SE1 - 2011 Publications Vohora, Atul. ‘Painting the Human Figure: Ideas and Perception’ Crowood Press 2012