Gallery Artist
Gareth Griffiths
Gareth Griffiths
“My sculptures are influenced by West coast American architecture called “Googie” The origin of Googie derives from a John Lautner designed coffee shop built in West Hollywood. This style of architecture was born after the Second World War and became more notable during the 50s and 60s, appearing first in commercial buildings such as restaurants, coffee shops, motels, gas stations and bowling alleys.”
Works
Biography
Born 1979 Wales
2002 BA Sculpture – Breton Hall College, Leeds
2004 MA Design – Leeds Metropolitan
Gareth Griffiths has been elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors.
He has exhibited across the world in galleries in London, Liverpool (TateGallery), Beirut, Los Angeles Hong Kong, London, Europe and America, his work can be seen in private collections across Europe, America and Australia.
Gareth Has recently completed large private and corporate commissions
including work for The Canary Wharf Group London, The Londoner Hotel/
Casino in Macau and has recently had work purchased to be included into the Government art collection.
Exhibitions & events
Selected Exhibitions:
2019 – All That Glitters – RedHouse Originals – Harrogate
2019 – Fresh Air Sculpture – Cotswolds
2019 – London Art Fair – Beaux Arts Mayfair – London
2018 – Sculpture:Modern & Contemporary – Beaux Arts Mayfair – London
2018 – Au Gant Rouge – Beirut – Lebanon
2018 – Manipulate – Saul Hay Gallery – Manchester
2018 – Fabrik Gallery – Hong Kong
2017 – Cheeseburn Grange sculpture park – Newcastle
2017 – Palm Springs Art Fair -Artspace warehouse gallery Los Angeles – Palm springs
2016 – Corner of the Universe – Artspace warehouse gallery – Los Angeles
2016 – Above the Clouds – RedHouse Originals – Harrogate
2016 – Keji Denim – London Fashion week show – Soho – London
2016 – Artists of the Future – Degree Art – London
Selected Commissions:
2019 – Private Commission – London
2016 – Private Commission – Boston Spa – Leeds
2015-7 – Series of work featured in Michael O’hares “Man Behind The Curtain” restaurant – Leeds
2011 – Large wall sculpture – Manchester United’s dressing room – Manchester
Prize:
2015 – Member of Royal Society of Sculptors
2003 – Shortlisted young Welsh Artist of The Year – National Eisteddfod
1998 – Bursary to study in Pietrasanta – Italy
Publications & features
2018 – Living North Magazine – Spring Edition
2016 – Living north Magazine – Featured Artist Article – January edition Yorkshire
2016 – Living north Magazine – Featured Artist Article – January edition North East Edition
2015 – Dal Ati – S4C TV Guest Appearance (Welsh Language)
2012 – Guest on Ar y Marc Radio Show BBC Wales (Welsh Language)
2013 Pnawn Da – S4C TV Guest Appearance (Welsh Language)
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