Paul Lock
Paul picked up his first paintbrush in 2012 after realising everything he understood about reality was untrue. In his unique portrait and figurative work, he uses colour in a new way to break down and rebuild his subject. Paul’s new abstract pieces are inspired by his love and connection with nature. Paul’s work hangs in private collections around the world, in Oslo, Edinburgh, London, Miami, New York, Seattle and Dubai.
Paul lives in Surrey, England with his wife and daughter.
March 2024
“I am inspired by the healing power of nature. I aim to capture the essence of the natural world on a canvas. I believe that by surrounding ourselves with the beauty and tranquility of nature, we can create a sense of peace and harmony. Each brushstroke is a reflection of the intricate patterns and textures found in the world around us. My hope is that my art serves as a reminder of the restorative power of nature and inspires us all to seek this solace and healing.”
June 2023
“For me, life and art is about finding light inside and out. It’s about exploring nature and my place within it. I spend hours just looking, merging the inside and the outside.”
Exhibitions
2023 Worked on specific commissions for private clients in London and New York
2022 Rock Institute, Rock, Cornwall, 18 October - 23 October
2022 Hove Street Gallery, Hove, 30 July - 1st September
2022 Outlined Gallery, Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms Feb - June
2021 Outlined Gallery, Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms 15 Oct - 13 Nov
2020 Virtual ‘Lockdown’ Exhibition ‘You Simply Are’
2020 Shortlisted to 2nd round, BP Portrait Award
2020 Bølgen & Moi Gimle, Oslo, Norway, January to March
2019 ‘You Simply Are II’ Solo Exhibition, Noho Showrooms, Fitzrovia 24-29 September
2018 ‘You Simply Are’ Debut Solo Exhibition, Noho Showrooms, Fitzrovia 15-18 November
2018 Arteria Gallery ‘Art Market Hamptons’, New York, 5-9 July
2016 Patchings Exhibition, 9 June - 24 July (Received, Fotospeed Award)
2016 The Brick Lane Gallery, Contemporary Portrait Exhibition: 7-17 July
2014 Shortlisted for The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries Exhibition
2013 Shortlisted for The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries Exhibition