George Morton Clark, Blue Slap, 2020

Charcoal, oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas
79 x 82 cm, 98.5 x 95.5 x  5.5 cm framed
Condition: Very good, with faint mould spots throughout the surface painting, a chip on the top right corner of the frame

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George Morton-Clark (British, b. 1982) completed his Bachelor of Arts in Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design. 

Morton-Clark brings his characters to life using oil, acrylic, and charcoal, usually on large canvases. He draws inspiration from films, music, travels, and pop imagery, blending abstract elements with figurative art and employing expressionistic techniques. 

Clark's artwork draws on nostalgia and the universal connection to his cartoonish figures, featuring large eyes and exaggerated expressions that evoke emotions from surprise to fear. His characters intrigue us with their ambiguous simplicity, inviting curiosity. Rather than conveying grand themes or aligning with specific art movements, Morton-Clark's work captures both uncomfortable and joyful moments in everyday life.

Embodying the charm of a finished painting and one still in progress, even the chaotic, exaggerated portions of his work are expressed with such a natural frankness that they are transformed into positive elements that inspire vitality and liveliness.

(Photographed in October 2024)