Graham Kingsley Brown - Artist & Poet, 1932 - 2011
Graham woodcarving in his studio in Bideford, North Devon, holding one of his sculptures called "Lovebirds". See About Graham K Brown for a biography.
Welcome to this showcase of a selection of original artwork by Graham Kingsley Brown, who was born in East Riding of Yorkshire, and lived, for the latter part of his life in North Devon, England. Most of his artistic output has never been exhibited, some is in private collections. Graham was a unique individual, wholly self-taught, and producing works entirely from his prodigious imagination and skill in painting, drawing, sculpture - and poetry. Contact Sophie for any enquiries.
Visit the Curator's Diary for a blog to read features and articles by Graham's daughter Sophie.
Latest article: "Art flying off the shelves - in Dad's Own County".
NEWS
Some original art pieces by Graham were consigned to Auction in 2022-2024, through serendipity in his home county of Yorkshire. A Studio Sale in late 2022 was followed by works in the further Fine Art Sales at David Duggleby Fine Art Auctioneers in Scarborough. Look out for further consignments.
Woodcarvings
Woodcarvings available to view in the Sculpture Gallery, including the rare painted woodcarvings in Gallery 4.
SOLD 2023: "The Sculptress". Oil painting on canvas 46x38cm. Below: Paintings and drawings from the Studio Sale in 2022 on display, along with pieces in the Winter Art Sale in November 2022.
Handwritten Excerpt from writings:
"109 Partial Truths".
Nothing Lovely Stands as Still
"Nothing lovely stands as still
As the white horse on the hill,
And every tree and flower there
Must with me a mystery share:
For nothing lovely as this mare
Lives upon a mountain's breath,
Knows the motions of my fear,
Makes no sound that I can hear;
But whispers wisdom to the earth,
And listens to the serpent's sin,
And makes the morning star spin
Closer; now her dreams begin:
When all things lovely stand as still
As the white horse on the hill."
GKB
Graham's Oeuvre
Click on "About Graham K. Brown" for a biography, and "Curator's Diary" for our blog.
For 2 dimensional paintings and drawings in acrylic, oil, collage, pen and ink etc see: "Paintings", "Cut outs" "Drawings". Click on "Abstract Studies" to see a sample gallery of abstract surreal drawings, produced during the years 1992 - 1996 - These drawings have never been shown before.
A selection of painted objects, including tiles, breadboards, stones and furniture is illustrated here, "Painted Tiles" "Objets d'Art". For 3 dimensional sculpture, woodcarvings, see: "Sculpture".
And for Graphic design: an additional category "Design"shows poster and leaflet designs for a community environmental programme Graham produced over a couple of years.
And for poetry, which includes a few readings and texts see "Poetry and Prose".
Graham at Burton Art Gallery Cafe in Bideford, North Devon - a favourite meeting place for his circle of artists and writers.
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