Phil Illingworth

Name:
Phil Illingworth
Role:
Artist
Media:
Digital, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture
Region:
South East England

I hoard ideas that interest me for reasons which may be elusive, like a face that seems familiar but which I can't quite place. My practice is an exploration of these ideas.

My work frequently occupies a fluid territory between abstract/conceptual and representational, and I am interested in testing the boundaries between the second and third dimensions. My work tends to be driven by concept rather than process, yet my practice embraces all for the synergy.

There are certain recurring themes in my work: I often reference the symbolism of art from history and the vernacular of religious metaphor, seeking and making analogies with the visual syntax of contemporary culture, low culture in particular.

My practice is taking me to exciting new places, and I see progression itself as a fundamental. Above all I allow myself the room to experiment.

Phil Illingworth has exhibited in the UK, the USA, and at the 53rd Venice Biennale. In 2010 his work was selected to be shown in the John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize.

Selected Exhibitions
Salon 2010, Matt Roberts Arts, London, October 2010
John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, September 2010-January 2011
Time, WW Gallery, London, May-July 2010
Little Gods, GASP, November 2009
Come Together, CoExist + Metal, September-October 2009
Travelling Light, London and Venice Biennale, May-June 2009
Parental Guidance, WW Gallery, London, March-April 2009
Affluenza, London, March 2009
Mink Schmink, WW Gallery, London, January 2009

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anyamy's picture

hi there

Hi there how are you??? saw your stuff in WW the other week...

get in touch Amy x

Re: hi there

hi, thanks good,
very good work,
greetings Guenter

pmillingworth's picture

Hi there

Hi Guenter,

thanks for your comments, very pleased you like my work. I enjoyed seeing your portfolio.

Phil