George Antoni
"I’m trying to tap into my unconscious. I start painting, with only a loose intention of what I want the piece to be.
I want the painting to end with the idea rather than start with it.
I might be working with several inspirations simultaneously and so I like people to see different things in the finished work.
What interests is the emotional response to a painting void of depiction”.
George is primarily self taught. Although he studied art at West Ham College of Further Education in London, he also had an interest in drama.
A three year Course at E15 Acting School lead to an extensive career in film, TV and theatre.
It was only when he moved to Brighton that he took up painting again, inspired by the expansive sky and ever changing seascapes.
The work has moved from those initial inspirations but the influence of coastal life is still evident in his current paintings.
I want the painting to end with the idea rather than start with it.
I might be working with several inspirations simultaneously and so I like people to see different things in the finished work.
What interests is the emotional response to a painting void of depiction”.
George is primarily self taught. Although he studied art at West Ham College of Further Education in London, he also had an interest in drama.
A three year Course at E15 Acting School lead to an extensive career in film, TV and theatre.
It was only when he moved to Brighton that he took up painting again, inspired by the expansive sky and ever changing seascapes.
The work has moved from those initial inspirations but the influence of coastal life is still evident in his current paintings.