News about Tim Lane
New work by Tim Lane - 'Revelations' at Knifesmith Gallery
New originals further explore Tim's interest in themes from classical mythology and classic literature. Images explore the existence or non-existence of salvation after death and the afterlife and the destructive forces of human hubris and the corruption of power. The title of the show plays on the biblical reference with its apocalyptic visions and moral punishments and also on the realisations of human weaknesses with the unfolding stories of corruption of figures of power in our society. www.knifesmithgallery.co.uk
You can now start buying Tim's work online
A small selection of limited edition prints have just been made available to purchase online via Knifesmith Gallery's online store. More will be added shortly.
Jekyll & Hyde (2010) - onyx pencil on paper sold
Limited edition giclée prints are available
Faustus (2010) - onyx pencil on paper Original Available
Limited edition giclée prints are available
Chief Broom (2007) - pencil and acrylic 420 x 594 mm
Descent Into Savagery (2009) - pencil and acrylic 594 x 841 mm
Big Cats (2007) - pencil 297 x 420 mm
Limited edition giclée prints are available
Chief In Milk (2007) - pencil and acrylic 420 x 594 mm
Coffin Bearers (2007) - pencil 297 x 420 mm
Limited edition giclée prints are available
Punch (2009) - pencil 420 x 594 mm sold
Limited edition giclée prints are available
The Ghost of Christmas Future (2009) - pierrenoir pencil and acrylic 1200 x 420 mm sold
Limited edition giclée prints are available
Tutankhamen (2008) - pencil 600 x 600 mm sold
Drawings
Drawing is very close to Tim's heart, and is his preferred mode of expression; feeling it is the most fluid, visceral and satisfying way of realising his ideas. Tim studied illustration at college and was mainly interested in narrative illustration, taking inspiration from the intricacy of the old illustrators such as Hogarth, Gustave Dore, Arthur Rackham... as well as the darkness and expressive drawing style of more modern illustrators like Simon Bisley, Sam Weber, James Jean...
Because of his illustration background Tim's drawings are usually inspired by reading literature. He enjoys drawing his versions of characters from books and arranging them in a scene that he found the most emotionally affecting or with the most interesting or subversive subtext. "I really love trying to condense the intensity of the writer's words and their myriad levels of meaning into my own visual image; that act of interpreting the text, which is one art form, and expressing it or bringing it to life in another art form - is the most satisfying mental exercise for me".
All unsold originals are available to buy and all images are available as limited edition giclee prints. (run of 50)
