Luke Austin-Heywood is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice bridges the tension between formal abstraction and representational mark-making. Educated at Plymouth University (BA Hons, Fine Art) and University College Falmouth (PG Dip, Fine Art), his work is a sophisticated synthesis of Art Historical lineage and contemporary subculture.
Austin-Heywood’s visual language draws from a diverse spectrum of influences—from the gestural freedom of Abstract Expressionism and Primitivism to the precision of late 20th-century graphic design and the digital aesthetics of cyberspace. This eclectic foundation informs an inquiry into the intersections of technology, the natural world, and the human psyche.
Artist Statement
"My work explores the intersection of physical gesture and universal structure. I am fascinated by the parallels between the rhythmic 'action painting' of the studio and the intricate patterns found in nature and mathematics—from the branching of neural networks to the complex frequencies of music.
By reconciling the chaotic energy of the creative process with the structural discipline of design, I seek to reveal the underlying rhythms that unite human consciousness with the environment. My practice balances traditional and digital media to capture the dynamism of contemporary experience, translating the invisible forces of nature and sound into a permanent, calligraphic record on the canvas."