Sam Peacock
Inspired by rural and costal landscapes, Sam
Peacock has challenged the traditional notion of landscape painting in
every aspect of his work. Peacocks, unique interpretation of landscape painting
involves the use of non-traditional oil base paints, varnishes, coffee grains
and a variety of raw materials, all composed on a sheet of steel.
Colour, being a
major aspect of the work is inspired by the colours of the land itself with
each pallet being created from one specific location.
Experimenting with
the balance of colour and light on steel over the last 20 years and exchanging
the traditional paintbrush for a roller and a blow torch, Peacock’s unique take
on art has propelled Peacocks’ career, making him one of the most sought after
contemporary landscape artists of our time.
Peacocks portfolio
ranges from independent gallery shows to large scale art installations for
prestigious hotels and extensive interior design projects. Last year his art
made its debut as a public installation piece, commissioned by Islington
council, in central London. The commission stand 8 meters tall cladding brick
work with steel and colour, letting the light reflect of the surface of the
steel and providing an ever changing landscape using light as a medium to
explore.
Other notable works
can be seen in the Novotel, Canary Wharf where Peacock created his largest art
work to date, spanning over 62 square meters of wall and using just over half a
tonne of steel. This permanent wall covering, and installation piece completely
immerses you in the rural and man-made landscape projections of Peacocks world.
His
studio/shop is based in Battle where he operates his business from.
