RICHARD WHINCOP

Richard is Inspired by the Renaissance ideal of an artist who can move freely between disciplines, and there is a rich cross-fertilisation between in his work between art, design, writing, lecturing, music and theatre.

Richard loved art from an early age, and his fascination with the great artists of the past led to an Art History degree.

The onset of M.E. in the mid-1990’s spurred him to cease his teaching and become a full-time, professional artist.

Collaborating with designer Fiona Paton in the Treehaus Partnership, he widened his skills in a range of 2-D and 3-D commissions for themed interiors in and around Glasgow.

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After recovering from a bout of M.E. in 2002-3, Richard developed a new series of more personal, figurative works exploring the connections between traditional art and contemporary life. He has since exhibited at galleries and art fairs across the UK, and secured major public commissions. 

Richard’s work is notable for its atmospheric light and colour, and a move to West Sussex in 2010 has rejuvenated his interest in landscape painting.

​Recently he has experimented with using cutting-edge software to create new formats for artwork 2-D and 3-D work. He is currently exploring new ways to use art to make architecture more engaging and meaningful to the users of buildings and the wider community.