British painter Richard Zinon uses broad, gestural brush strokes to draw attention to the action of painting itself, placing this at the centre of his works. These movements across the canvas, reminiscent of Japanese calligraphy, succinctly transmit the pure action and energy of Zinon’s artistic process and the joy found in these acts of creation. Zinon uses a restricted palette, using dark hues to explore the subtleties of light and colour. His large-scale, abstract paintings are devoid of figuration or complex reference. Through the direct but contained strength of the brushstrokes, Zinon conveys pure emotion.
'I invite the viewer to be absorbed by giving the opportunity for internal reflection. An intuitive understanding must come before intellectual comprehension. In that sense, the former delves more deeply into the heart of beauty.'
Zinon eschews the use of preparatory sketches, often completing his works in a single sitting. During his creative process he avoids external stimulus, allowing intuition and primary instinct to guide the energetic brushstrokes of his works. All meaning emerges from the conversation that later takes place between the viewer and the canvas.
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Composition 5, 2023oil on canvas170cm x 140cm (67" x 55")
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Composition 6, 2023oil on canvas170cm x 140cm (67" x 55")
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Composition 7, 2023oil on canvas170cm x 140cm (67" x 55")
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Composition 8, 2023oil on canvas140cm x 200cm (55" x 79")
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Composition 9, 2023oil on canvas140cm x 200cm (55" x 79")
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Composition 1, 2022oil on canvas170cm x 140cm (67" x 55")
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Composition 2, 2022oil on canvas170cm x 140cm (67" x 55")
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Composition 3, 2022oil on canvas170cm x 140cm (67" x 55")
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Composition 4, 2022oil on canvas170cm x 140cm (67" x 55")
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Untitled 43, 2022oil on canvas80cm x 65cm (31" x 26")
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Untitled 42, 2022oil on canvas140cm x 90cm (55" x 35")
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Untitled 41, 2022oil on canvas160cm x 125cm (63" x 49")
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Through The Walls
Group Exhibition 17 Jan - 4 Mar 2023 London -
Richard Zinon
Selected Works 22 Mar - 9 Apr 2022 LondonCadogan Contemporary are excited to announce a solo exhibition of works by Richard Zinon. This exhibition of selected new works will be the artist's first with the gallery.Read more
Richard Zinon was born in Manchester in 1985 and is currently living and working in Snowdonia, North Wales. Zinon studied at 'The Angel Academy of Art' before continuing his education at the renowned 'Academia di Belle Arti' in Florence. He has since nurtured his interest in numerous artforms including print-making and Japanese ceramics. He has exhibited across the continent including at numerous art fairs, and his works are collected worldwide.
EDUCATION
The Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Italy (2007-2009)
Academia di belle arti di Firenze, Florence, Italy (2009-2010)
Il Bisonte - Foundation for Art and Printmaking, Florence, Italy (2009-2010)
Master Diploma in drawing and anatomy, Florence classical art academy, Florence, Italy (2010-2012)
Certificate in painting from the human figure, Martin Yeoman, Wiltshire, UK (2015)
Certificate in traditional Japanese ceramics, Ceramic Seto, Japan (2015)
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022 |
Cadogan Gallery, London, UK |
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Alzueta Gallery, Madrid, Spain |
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2021 |
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Alzueta Gallery, Barcelona, Spain |
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Crosta Smith Gallery, London, UK |
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2016 |
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Studio 108, Florence, Italy |
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 |
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Gallery BR, UK |
2015 |
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Bryce Gallery, New Zealand |
2009 |
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Il Bisonte, Florence |
RESIDENCIES
Alzueta Artist Residency 2021
ART FAIRS
Madrid Art Week, 2021
Art Paris, 2021
Estampa Madrid, 2021