Benjamin Carrivick

Artist Statement:

I was born in Birmingham in 1980
I have strong connections with the Duchy - coming from a old Cornish family
I have studied art - passing A level Art and studied for a short time at Falmouth school of art
My works are mostly paintings in oil and acrylics
My paintings are largely figurative and experiments with normative conventions of beauty.My refreshingly modern style takes inspiration from modern figurative painters such as Egon Schiele.
I now reside in Cornwall, where i continue to paint in my garden studio.

Education:

A level Art
Foundation course Falmouth
Architecture Liverpool and Plymouth

Artistic Influences:

Egon Schiele