Luke Austin-Heywood is a multi-disciplinary artist who bridges the realms of abstraction and representation, fuelled by a deep connection to art history, music, and the natural world. He holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Plymouth University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art from University College Falmouth.
Luke's artistic practice is a dynamic fusion of influences. He draws inspiration from Abstract Expressionism, Primitivism, and Mid-Century American painting, while also engaging with late 20th-century graphic design, anime, manga, and the digital aesthetics of cyberspace. This eclectic mix informs a unique visual language that explores the intersection of technology, human experience, and the natural world.
Artist's Statement
"I am fascinated by the parallels between paint's physics, splats, drips, rhythmic action painting and the connectedness to intricate patterns found in nature, music and mathematics, from the branching of trees to the firing of neurons in the brain. My work explores these connections, seeking to reveal the underlying rhythms and structures that unite us both with the natural world and artistic culture.
Through my art, I explore themes of consciousness, emotion, and the environment. I embrace both the chaotic energy of the creative process and the meditative calm of observing nature. Nature as a subject is balanced with a need to capture the dynamism and complexity of human experience, expressed through a fusion of abstract and representational forms, traditional and digital media."