Stephen Hall

Bio

Stephen Hall, a Scottish-born artist now residing in New York, brings a unique blend of tradition and modernity to his work. His paintings, which tackle contemporary subjects, reflect a talent honed over many years. Eschewing modern techniques such as digital assistance or airbrushing, Hall’s art is characterized by its rich layers, vibrant colors, and nuanced play of light. Since the early 1980s, Hall has been exhibiting his work globally, garnering attention from corporate and private collectors alike. His pieces have made appearances in various media, including movies, muBiosic videos, and magazines. Additionally, Hall has lent his artistic touch to book covers for esteemed authors such as A.A. Milne, J.G. Ballard, and Russell Greenan. In the past decade, Stephen’s art has focused on pressing environmental issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, fossil fuels and mass consumerism. He feels it is critical to amplify this message. Through deliberate use of color and composition, he aims to engage viewers in a dialogue about these critical issues, urging them to co front and contemplate the challenges facing our planet. This evolution in his art reflects a deeper purpose and a commitment to using his talent as a means of advocating for positivechange.

Statement

I am interested in showing the relationships we all have, whether in time or place. I also try to show the pattern in chaos and, perhaps the overload of information that we are bombarded with in our modern times. There are no digital prints, photographs, collage, airbrush or projections involved in my work. The subjects and ambiguous light sources are hand painted rows and rows of acrylic colors or tones, going from dark to light in countless layers. All the patterns are drawn first around a cardboard template upon the background field color and then painted tonally to match the background. Each painting can take anywhere from three to six weeks to execute, depending on the size.