RORY WATSON Brown Ferrari, a forthcoming debut solo exhibition by artist Rory Watson, takes its name from an event early in Rory’s life; after drawing a Ferrari on a family birthday card, he proceeded to colour the drawing in with a red pencil through his eyes, yet brown to everyone else’s. Brown Ferrari offers a selection of Rory’s new paintings, displaying his recent journey away from monochromatic charcoals and into a world of portraits exuding colour and emotion. Layers of bold brushstrokes depict a battle on each canvas between abstraction and form, with the portrait emerging from the colourful chaos, responding to his colour blindness. Rory’s process involves using images of himself as his muse, emphasising the personal relationship with each painting. Detailed features and an array of marks give the illusion of depth, forming captivating and emotive images that invite a connection between the viewer, painting, and artist. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2019, Rory became one of the 2020 resident artists at the Muse Gallery and has exhibited in group shows across London. He now works from his studio in Hackney, London, and is a current resident artist at Marlborough Primary School with Art Inspirations.
Brown Ferrari Rory Watson 19th May - 4th June 2022 PV 19th June 6-9pm 3
