Graham Dean — Hidden Places 2024

Hidden Places

A solo exhibition by Graham Dean

Hidden Places, a solo show of new and recent work by Graham Dean will celebrate 50 years of exhibiting by the artist.

His brimming CV shows an artist with a vast and varied career, with work in many public collections in the UK and around the world and whose collaborations with film makers, musicians and writers stretch across all his 50 years of exhibiting.

EXHIBITION VENUE

The Regency Town House

13 Brunswick Square

Brighton and Hove

BN3 1EH

Introduction

“Graham Dean, boasts an international exhibition portfolio spanning over five decades, his artistry revolves around using the human figure as a medium to communicate profound ideas, emotions, and psychological narratives.

Dean’s unique approach combines multiple versions of a composition, reassembled in a collage-like manner, thereby lending an immediacy and rawness to his art, beautifully echoing the emotional intensity they portray. He sets himself apart by pioneering an entirely new technique. His method, reverse archaeology, transforms the very nature of watercolour painting, creating a synergy between the deliberate action of the artist and the unpredictable actions of the medium. His choice of handmade Indian paper not only adds a unique texture to his work but also imbues it with an organic quality that contrasts with the meticulousness of his technique.

Dean’s influence extends globally, making him a significant figure for art enthusiasts, critics, and budding artists alike.”

Bridgeman Images 2023