Nationality British Period Contemporary art | Known for Painting, silkscreen Website www.simonclaridge.com | |
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Born 19 February 1980 ( 1980-02-19 ) Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
Fox presents the films of marilyn the diamond dust collection by simon claridge hd
Simon Claridge (born 1980 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom) is a British contemporary artist known primarily for his use of diamond dust in his paintings of iconic women of the 20th and 21st century, such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Debbie Harry. In 2002 Claridge graduated from the University of Reading with a degree in Fine Art before working at an art gallery in Windsor, United Kingdom whilst he developed his artistic practice. In 2005 Birmingham-based art publishers Washington Green Fine Art offered Claridge a contract, in which his limited edition artwork would be sold in galleries across the United Kingdom. Collectors of Claridge's work include musician Rod Stewart, celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and Formula One racing driver David Coulthard.
Contents
- Fox presents the films of marilyn the diamond dust collection by simon claridge hd
- Fox presents the films of marilyn the diamond dust collection by simon claridge
- Style
- Henry Holland for Cancer Research UK 2011
- Alfa Romeo 2013
- Twentieth Century Fox 20132015
- Playboy 20142016
- References
Simon Claridge lives in Reading, United Kingdom, with his business partner and wife, Ruth.
Fox presents the films of marilyn the diamond dust collection by simon claridge
Style
Claridge is known for his black and white portraits of iconic women of stage and screen, though in 2015 Claridge exhibited a collection which also featured Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Typically employing the silkscreen technique, Claridge also frequently uses diamond dust, a form of glitter derived from diamonds.
Henry Holland for Cancer Research UK (2011)
Claridge created a portrait of model Kate Moss, which was included in Henry Holland's debut exhibition and auction in aid of Cancer Research UK. The painting, signed by artist and model fetched over £3,000 for the cause.
Alfa Romeo (2013)
Car brand Alfa Romeo commissioned Claridge to create murals across car parking spaces near Oxford Street, London. The murals featured portraits of Kate Moss, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and David Bowie in Claridge's signature style.
Twentieth Century Fox (2013–2015)
In a project which reportedly took two years to complete, Claridge was given unprecedented access to the film archives of Twentieth Century Fox in a partnership which saw him create Marilyn six original paintings of Marilyn Monroe based on stills and photographs owned by Twentieth Century Fox. The six were manufactured as signed limited edition artworks and displayed in galleries around the United Kingdom.
Playboy (2014–2016)
This latest art collection from Claridge launched at the Playboy Club in Mayfair on Thursday 14 January 2016. It follows Playboy’s diamond anniversary in 2013 and is a collection of six vintage magazine covers spanning three decades of the iconic magazine. Claridge was, again, given unprecedented access to the archives, finally selecting six images from around seven hundred covers, dating from 1967 to 1982, including Playboy Bunnies, Karen Christy and Kaya Christian. All of the images are painted in Claridge's signature monochrome style and are embellished with diamond dust.