The Progression of Paint.

1 November – 21 November 2010. Belgravia Gallery. London.

Recent paintings by Paul Chizik.

Paul Chizik considers himself primarily as a painter and then an artist. As a painter, he is concerned with the rheology of the change in shape of matter, thus the flow and plasticity of paint.  Although the subject matter is considered,  and not coincidental, it is secondary to the rheology of paint, and its application.

The historical importance of landscape painting is addressed in this show but within a modern context. The painterly effects of light and colour created by the suffocating atmosphere of pollution,  found in industrial and urban landscapes,  is juxtaposed with the collection of airy, rural and pastoral landscapes. The revival and  introduction of soft pastel painting is new to this show and it’s effects can be seem directly on the oil canvases.

At first glance this current body of work may be considered a deviation from previous paintings. However, the use of light, colour, and texture remains consistent. Sometimes brooding and foreboding, other times light and luminous. The work focuses on how a single painted image can be cinematic and theatrical.

For a complete listing of paintings on view, please see Recent Work.

“ It is not a desire to live in the past or to be traditional – but instead to bring back to life the energy, quality and magic of fine art painting” – The Progressionist Group”

My work ranges from landscapes, to portraiture, figurative narratives and still life. As artist, mentor and teacher I hope to have the art of painting regain its role as an exciting, current and vibrant visual medium with a renewed urgency.

Frank Island on display at The Belgravia Gallery in London, England.