About the artist

Ben Summers is a British artist based between UK and France, working across the realms of painting, mixed media, installation and outdoor spaces.

Early creative influences stemmed from graphic novels, noir films, street art, album cover art, and the natural world. Over the years, these inspirations have been channeled into an exploration of the cause-and-effect relationship between humans and their surrounding environment, as well as the evolving physical and spiritual processes behind change. Adapted fantastical imagery is combined with real-world symbolism, with the development of colours and tones playing a central role in the process, often resulting in cinematic effects.

Since graduating from the Slade School of Art in 2003, Ben has collaborated widely through his practice with theatre directors, gallerists, artists, musicians, film producers, dancers, startups, and business leaders.

More recently, his work has been exhibited in the 2021 ING Discerning Eye at the Mall Galleries, The Other Art Fair 2022 Kings Cross edition, and Christie’s auction house. In 2023, Ben was selected for the painting prize in the 2023 VAO (Visual Arts Open) Open award in London.

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