Nick Grindrod

Layering geometric forms with gestural painting techniques, Grindrod’s works are boldly abstract in style. His intuitive way of working, instinctive and immediate, is punctuated by intense bursts of activity, with aesthetic decisions to apply or erase paint made in the moment. Consequently, the removal of marks plays just as important a role in Grindrod’s art, which is immediately clear when you admire his work. Painstakingly building up and removing layers of paint, Grindrod contrasts graphic colour fields with worn, distressed surfaces and gestural marks with sharp, measured lines.

Despite the contradictory nature of his work, the artist’s skill at balancing a composition and palette means that each painting has a joyful, uplifting energy that positively hums. His art is undoubtedly playful, but beneath the surface, there is a rigorous commitment to how it is crafted. Deeply important to Grindrod, his bold choice of colours is intended to create an emotional connection with the viewer. “I think this is the most important part of my practice,” he says. “It’s the magical element of creating my work.”

A British artist based in Sheffield, Grindrod studied Fine Art at the University of Derby and Sheffield College. He has shown widely in Britain and his work is included in numerous private collections.