Originally from Sussex, Mike has lived in Sunderland with his family for many years. His paintings tell stories which relate specifically to the north east, but the humanity which is revealed in them, both humour and darker themes, resonates with the viewer. Each image is packed with detail and character, and each detailed element is important to the story, even if not central to the image itself. Mike is also a sculptor and has undertaken many private and public commissions.
EXHIBITIONS
Gallery Different (2011 - 2015) FACE, Gallery Different, London, 2013
Kiss, Gallery Different, London, 2013
Washington Arts Centre, Washington
D.L.I Museum and Gallery, Durham
Royalty Theatre, Sunderland
Bluebell Gallery, Newcastle
Sunderland Arts Centre, Sunderland
Bede Gallery, Jarrow
University of Northumbria, Newcastle
Croft Hall, Durham
Brancepeth Castle, County Durham
Sunderland Museum, Sunderland
Belford Craft Gallery, Northumberland
North East Art Fair, Seaburn
Affordable Art Fair Battersea, London
Edinburgh Art Fair, Edinburgh
Antioch House Gallery, Durham
Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk
Arts Council England, Manchester
Big Neet OwtAcrylic and Gouache on Board30 cm × 90 cm × 5 cm
Originally from Sussex, Mike has lived in Sunderland with his family for many years. His paintings tell stories which relate specifically to the north east, but the humanity which is revealed in them, both humour and darker themes, resonates with the viewer. Each image is packed with detail and character, and each detailed element is important to the story, even if not central to the image itself. Mike is also a sculptor and has undertaken many private and public commissions.