Sam Peacock

Overview

Inspired by rural and costal landscapes, Peacock challenges the traditional notion of landscape painting with a unique interpretation using non-traditional oil base paints, varnishes, coffee grains and a variety of raw materials, all composed on a sheet of steel. The work is inspired by the colours of the land with each piece created from one specific location.

Biography

Experimenting with the balance of colour and light on steel over the last 20 years and exchanging the traditional paintbrush for a roller and a blow torch, Peacock's unique take on art has propelled his career, making him one of the most sought after contemporary landscape artists of our time.

His portfolio ranges from independent gallery shows to large scale art installations for prestigious hotels and extensive interior design projects. Last year his art made its debut as a public installation piece, commissioned by Islington council, in central London. The commission stands 8 meters tall cladding, brick work with steel and colour, letting the light reflect of the surface of the steel and providing an ever changing landscape using light as a medium to explore.

Other notable works can be seen in the Novotel, Canary Wharf where Peacock created his largest art work to date, spanning over 62 square meters of wall and using just over half a tonne of steel. This permanent wall covering, and installation piece completely immerses you in the rural and man-made landscape projections of Peacocks world.

Exhibitions