Biography.
Born in North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, England in 1948. I gained a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art from Sheffield Hallam University in 1971 and attended Manchester Metro University in 1973, where I qualified as a teacher. In 1982 I emigrated to Australia. Numerous solo and mixed exhibitions of my work have been held in Western Australia since 1982. I have also participated in a number of mixed shows in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, India and the United Kingdom. My work is represented in private and public collections in Australia, including The Art Gallery of Western Australia, Artbank Australia, University of Western Australia and the collections of the cities of Bunbury, Albany and Fremantle. In addition I have won several prestigious art awards in Western Australia.
Since 2002 I have exhibited with the Stuckist group most notably in their landmark exhibition, The Stuckist Punk Victorian at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, during the 2004 Liverpool Biennial. I was one of the featured artists exhibiting in the Triumph of Stuckism, which comprises part of Liverpool's 2006 Biennial.
In October of 2006, I was a finalist in Australia's richest award for landscape painting, the Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale Art Prize, South Australia.
Stuckism:Official web site.
Artist Statement.
Much of my work is concerned with exploring symbols and metaphors derived from natural forms that give an insight into the nature of existence. This is not a literal description of these elements but rather endeavours to create images that communicates the characteristics of things that surround us. I believe that the truth is just as likely to be found in mythology and is as relevant to our appreciation of the world as scientific facts. Although certain parts of the work are highly personal, the images used will strike a universal chord. The development of a more spiritual approach to my painting is becoming increasingly significant. Although spiritual in nature the work is not religious and seeks to understand the world in a meaningful way.
Godfrey Blow:Official web site.
Godfrey Blow:Saatchi Gallery:Your Gallery.
Godfrey Blow:Beinart Surreal Art Collective.
Godfrey Blow:Wikipedia.
Godfrey Blow Interview:My Space blog.
Prints of Godfrey Blow's work at Rewarding Art.
Godfrey Blow at Emperors Club VIP for Contemporary Art, Painter Portfolio.
"Return of the prodigal", oil on canvas, 92cm x 153cm
"Late afternoon:Walpole", oil on Belgian linen, 100cm x 183cm.
The Fleurieu Peninsula Biennial, Finalist for The 2006 Fleurieu Peninsula Art Prize for Australian landscape painting, South Australia.
"Early morning mist on Walpole", oil on canvas on board, 30.5cm x 76cm.
"Wounded angel", acrylic on canvas on board, 50cm x 30cm.
"Survivor", oil on canvas on board, 40cm x 53cm.
"Ruins at Ayutthaya", acrylic on Belgian linen, 41cm x 71cm.
"World of the ancients", acrylic on Belgian linen,122cm x 203cm
"West meets east", acrylic on canvas, 153cm x 211cm.
"Kingdom within", oil on canvas, 183cm x 101cm
"Woman with torc and scar", acrylic on Belgian linen on board, 40.5cm x 51cm.
"Where the sun changes into the moon", mixed media on canvas on board, 92cm x 92cm x 54cm (x3).
"Red leaf", acrylic on canvas on board, 46cm x 20.5cm.
"Lost", acrylic on canvas, 53cm x 122cm.
"Temple in the forest", acrylic on canvas, 30cm x 25cm.
"Fade", oil on canvas, 25cm x 30cm.
"Before the leaves start to fall", acrylic on Belgian linen on board.
"Dance in the heart of the Avon", acrylic on Belgian linen", 91.5cm x 164cm
"Isle of Beverley2", oil on Belgian linen, 76cm x 165cm.
"Over the edge at County Peak", acrylic & mixed media on canvas, 153cm x 214cm.
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